THE JUDDS SING one of their latest hits 101 Reasons Why.

During an emotional

concert thousands of fans bid the Judds a

-i?*-^;^^ On December 3, country music lost one last concert. I camped out at the ticket of its most popular duos. The Judds, who booth so I could get tickets." Melissa have won numerous Henderson said. The music awards, gave concert was very their farewell per- emotional. Fans felt formance before a sorry to see the packed house at group stop perform- Murphy Center. Af- ing. "I had this kind ter singing for eight of sad feeling with years, the Judds me throughout the called it quits be- concert. I just kept cause mother, Na- thinking this is it. omi, suffers from This is the last time Chronic hepatitis. they will ever sing The Judds an- together. I cried dur- nounced their re- ing the last song," tirement a year pri- Jill Rainey said. or to their last per- Karrie Smith felt formance and spent fortunate that she the year touring. was able to witness They chose Murphy the Judd's last per- Center as their final WYNONNA AND NAOMI JUDD sing their formance. "The stop because it is in emotional hit song Love Can Build A Bridge. whole night was spe- the geographic cen- ^_^^-^^.^^^^— ^^.^_^^_^^^ cial for me. It was ter of the state such a rare and known as the home of country music. wonderful opportunity to actually be one Tickets sold out quickly for the Judd's of the few to see the Judds for the last concert. "The Judds are my favorite time. I wouldn't trade that experience for country group and I wanted to see their anything." Kim Bowman

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