While some might jump to the idea of immediately cancelling a tour after the loss of a pivotal group member, Wynona and crew also wish to respect Naomi’s love of her fans and music community. Sharing with People, a source explains the family’s current quandary, “The family is meeting this week to talk about the state of the upcoming tour to see how and if it can proceed in an obviously different incarnation.” Clarifies the source, “They want to be respectful and representative of their legacy, but more importantly as to what Naomi would have wanted for her family and fans.”
As both Wynona Judd and Martina McBride are talented and tested country singers in their own rights, it’s not impossible to think this tour may continue. In addition, many highly successful musical groups have gone on to play after the loss of a member, such as Queen and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, according to Goliath.
Yet while its possible for these live performances to continue, whether Naomi’s musical community chooses to do so, and how this may look, is still unknown. As the Judd sisters shared in their AP announcement, “We are in unknown territory.”
