Wynonna Judd Leaning On Grief Counselor After Feeling 'Hopeless' Over Naomi Judd's Death

Country singer Wynonna Judd on Monday discussed the healing process following the death of her mother Naomi Judd.

During an appearance on "Today," Wynonna Judd revealed she has been on an emotional journey while mourning her mother's death and has relied on music and other methods.

Naomi Judd, one half of the musical duo known as The Judds, died by suicide on April 30.

Wynonna Judd is in the middle of "The Judds: The Final Tour." She revealed she has been feeling "broken and blessed" since her mother's passing.

"I'm somewhere between hell and hallelujah," she told Hoda Kotb.

"And these shows are healing me, one show at a time. And all my friends are coming, and it's like the greatest party you throw yourself before the end. I feel like I'm doing a victory lap, and the fans are watching me, and they're for me because they grew up with me."

While Wynonna Judd admitted that she has felt everyday support she also leans on professionals to help her get through tougher days.

"I have a grief counselor and a life coach, and I call them, and I say, 'I don't understand why,' and they'll say, 'Ask yourself "What? What can you do?"' she explained.

"They help shift me over to another lane, and they help me to go, 'I can do something, even though I feel hopeless right now.' Instead of asking, 'Why?' ask, 'What? What can I do right this minute to get to the next breath, to the next right thing?'"

Following her mother's death, Wynonna Judd confirmed that she would continue their tour, which would now include tributes from fellow county artists Kelsea Ballerini, Martina McBride, Brandi Carlile, Little Big Town, and Ashley McBryde.

While Wynonna Judd said she appreciates the warm welcomes she receives on stage, she noted that she took a page from her mother's book and keeps a tissue inside her shirt for additional support.

"I will cry and then go right into the next song, and I keep Kleenex right here at all times," she said, referring to tissue inside her shirt. "Thousands of people are showing up to celebrate with me."

Music has been a been a supportive ally in her grief process.

"It's incredibly overwhelming," she said. "It's like at a funeral when you have your entire family there and yet you wouldn't have it any other way, even though it's the hardest thing to do sometimes, is just to be present and do the next thing that you're doing, and they're there to support. Country music is a community."

"The Judds: The Final Tour" has added 15 new dates, with the final performance scheduled for Feb. 23, 2023, in Hollywood, Florida.