“Today we sisters experienced a tragedy,” Ashleytweetedto the bewilderment of the world on Saturday afternoon.

“We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness.

We are navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public.

Naomi Judd

We are in unknown territory.”

Wynona spoke from the heart as she accepted her medallion.

“I didn’t prepare anything tonight because I knew Mom would probably talk the most,” Wynonnasaid.

Ashley and Wynonna Judd

It’s a very strange dynamic, to be this broken and this blessed."

Ashley also moved the audience and fans everywhere to tears when she honored Naomi.