A Country Music Superstar on Supporting Our Nation's Veterans
This week, Robin chats with best-selling author, Grammy-winning country music superstar, and passionate animal advocate, Naomi Judd! Naomi discusses her work on behalf of our country's servicemen and women, and why she views service dogs as a critical component in helping our brave veterans battle the invisible wounds of war.
BIO:
Naomi Judd is a country music singer and songwriter known as half of The Judds singing duo with her daughter, Wynonna. Together, they have more than 20 top ten hits, and The Judds have won five Grammy Awards. Naomi Judd is also the mother of actress Ashley Judd.
Naomi is a survivor of Hepatitis C and served as the first national spokesperson for the American Liver Foundation. Naomi is active in humanitarian and social issues, participating in programs such as the annual Naomi Judd Food Drive in Ashland, Kentucky to support Rivers Cities Harvest. She's served on the National Advisory Board for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and the boards for the Saint Louis University Liver Center, the Parents Television Council, USA Weekend's "Make A Difference Day", and Williamson County Medical Foundation. Naomi's charity work also includes the Women's World Peace Initiative, National Domestic Violence Hotline, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Partners Against Pain, and AARP.
Naomi is an active supporter of American Humane, and has been a board member since 2015, with appearances at numerous events, including the Hero Dog Awards, Lady in Red, Children with Cancer Congressional Briefing, Battle Buddies Luncheon, and Military War Dogs advocacy on Capitol Hill. She has been a spokesperson on behalf of American Humane for a national TV campaign and PSA focused on American Humane's rescue work.