She tells Taste of Country that that was among her earliest experiences\u00a0of Parton. They’d later collaborate on many occasions, including a 1987 show in Chicago that also featured an appearance from Wynonna’s actor sister, Ashley Judd.<\/p>\n
Through the years, they remained close, both professionally and personally.\u00a0After Naomi Judd died, Parton teamed up with Lainey Wilson<\/a> to record a version of “Mama He’s Crazy” for the star-packed album\u00a0A Tribute to the Judds<\/em>.<\/p>\n Parton was there for Judd after Naomi’s death: Not just in the spotlight, or an a tribute album, but in person, too.<\/p>\n They shared a private moment in the dressing room backstage at Naomi’s public memorial sevice, Judd recounts.<\/p>\n Read More<\/em>: Watch Reba McEntire’s ‘Appalachian Memories’ Dolly Parton Tribute<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n “She came in and shut the door, and came over to me and hugged me. That kind of hug that lasts longer than the ‘pat, pat, pat.’ And she said, ‘I love you very much,” Judd says. “I said, ‘I love you too.’ She said, ‘I’m so sorry.’ And we just shared a couple things back and forth. It was a very intimate moment.”<\/p>\n Now, Judd says that she looks for ways to incorporate Parton’s kindness and joy into the way she lives her own life.<\/p>\n “I’m now saying, ‘What would Dolly do?'” she tells Taste of Country. “I love her so much.”<\/p>\n “She’s always on 10, light-wise. Her light is so bright. She’s just effervescent. She glides around the room, like, ‘Is this person real?!'” Judd describes. “She’s so good. Her heart, her kindness, her joy, her hope \u2014 all those words come to mind.”<\/p>\n Gallery Credit: Billy Dukes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWynonna Judd Reveals What Dolly Parton Told Her After Mom Naomi Judd Died<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/div>See Pictures of Dolly Parton, Through the Years<\/h2>\n