“NAOMI JUDD: A RIVER OF TIME CELEBRATION,” Airing LIVE Sunday, May 15th At 6p/5c

New performers and special guests added to “NAOMI JUDD: A RIVER OF TIME CELEBRATION,” airing LIVE from Ryman Auditorium commercial-free on Sunday, May 15th at 6p/5c on CMT

Bette Midler, Brad Paisley, Carly Pearce, Jamey Johnson, Reba McEntire & Reese Witherspoon join The Judd family and previously announced lineup of friends and fans paying tribute to the country legend

WHAT: CMT and Sandbox Live, in partnership with The Judd family, together present “NAOMI JUDD: A RIVER OF TIME CELEBRATION” a tribute to the extraordinary life and legacy of country music icon Naomi Judd, premiering LIVE from Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium commercial-free on Sunday, May 15th at 6p/5cwith an encore presentation at 10p/9c, exclusively on CMT.

WHO: The final talent line-up participating includes:

• HOST: 
  • Robin Roberts
• PERFORMERS:
  • Ashley McBryde
  • Brad Paisley *NEW
  • Brandi Carlile
  • Carly Pearce *NEW
  • Emmylou Harris & Allison Russell
  • Gaither Vocal Band
  • Jamey Johnson *NEW
  • Little Big Town
• SPEAKERS:
  • Ashley Judd
  • Wynonna Judd
  • Larry Strickland *NEW
  • Martina McBride
• SPECIAL MESSAGES:
  • Bette Midler *NEW
  • Bono
  • Morgan Freeman
  • Oprah Winfrey
  • Reba McEntire *NEW
  • Reese Witherspoon *NEW
  • Salma Hayek
• CMT HOSTS:
  • Carly Pearce
  • Cody Alan