The Judds, the mother-daughter country music duo of Naomi and Wynonna, became a sensation in the 1980s, racking up awards and hit songs. But behind the rhinestones and bright lights, a complicated family story unfolded. Lifetime’s documentary series, “The Judd Family: Truth Be Told,” pulls back the curtain to reveal the joys, the heartbreaks, and the often-tumultuous relationships that defined this iconic family.
In this Sunday’s first first episode, “Love Can Build a Bridge,” the series explores the friction that came with the Judds’ rise to fame. The episode looks at how the demands of touring and recording created a rift within the family, with Naomi and Wynonna often leaving younger daughter Ashley behind in Nashville – a decision that the show tells us had disastrous consequences.
Featuring candid interviews with Wynonna and Ashley, along with rare family footage and photos, “Love Can Build a Bridge” offers viewers an unvarnished look at the price of fame and the cyclical patterns of family relationships. “The Judd Family: Truth Be Told” airs Sunday, May 11 at 8:00 PM ET on Lifetime.
