Wynonna Judd, born Christina Clare, is an American country music singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the 1980s as part of the mother-daughter duo The Judds with her mother, Naomi Judd. Together they have released seven albums and 26 singles, 14 of which reached number one on the charts.
In 1992, Wynonna had her first number one album on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. She has had 19 number one singles, including collaborations with The Judds. In 2023, she was named Top Country Artist at the People’s Choice Country Music Awards.
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- Full name: Christina Claire Ciminella
- Nickname: Wynonna Judd
- Date of Birth: May 30, 1964
- Age: 60
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Ashland, Kentucky, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: singer, songwriter, actor
- Height: 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
- Parents: Charles Jordan and Naomi Judd
- Siblings: Ashley Judd (half-sister)
- Spouse: Arch Kelley III (married 1996, divorced 1998), DR Roach (married 2003, divorced 2007)
- Children: Elijah Judd, Grace Judd
- Marital status: Divorced
- Net worth: $25 million
Early life and education
Winona Judd, 60, was born Christina Claire Ciminella on May 30, 1964, in Ashland, Kentucky. Her mother, Naomi Judd, born Diana, married Michael Ciminella after being abandoned by Winona’s biological father, Charles Jordan, who died in 2000.
Naomi Judd and Michael Ciminella had one more daughter, Ashley, before divorcing in 1972. Inspired by her mother’s love of country music, Wynonna learned to play guitar, and in 1979 the family moved to Nashville to pursue a career in music.
There, Naomi legally changed her name to Naomi. Winona took her stage name from the song “(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66”, which refers to the town of Winona, Arizona.
personal life
Winona and businessman Archie Kelley III had a son before marrying Elijah in 1996. They later had a second child but divorced in 1998. Winona then married her former bodyguard DR Roach in 2003, but after his arrest for child sexual abuse in 2007, Winona filed for divorce.
She also appeared in The Oprah Winfrey Show She later made a second appearance to talk about her weight loss and improved relationship with her parents.
She also served as a judge for the Independent Music Awards and is married to a drummer Scott “Cactus” Moser 2012. Unfortunately, Moser suffered a serious motorcycle accident in 2012, which resulted in the amputation of his left leg. Wynonna daughter grace Sentenced to eight years in prison for drug trafficking.
Profession
On January 27, 1992, Winona made her television debut at the American Music Awards, performing “She was all he needed.”, the first single from her self-titled debut solo album.
The album, Wynonna, was produced by Tony Brown and released in 1992 through MCA/Curb.She was all he needed.” It topped the Billboard Country Singles chart along with two other singles from the album, “I saw the light” and”My biggest weakness”
“No one else in the worldAccording to Billboard Year-End, the song was also one of the hottest country songs of 1992. The album sold 5 million copies in the United States and was certified 5x platinum by the RIAA.
Her second album, Tell Me Why, was released in 1993 and reached five consecutive top 10 country charts, including the successful crossover hit “Tell Me Why.”
She also collaborated with Clint Black on the single “A bad farewell”, which became her biggest pop hit, peaking at No. 43. In addition, Wynonna appeared on a tribute album and on the debut single of popular Christian singer Michael English, “Rehabilitation”
In the animated series The Magic School Bus, Judd voiced rock star Molly Coole and played the owner of the green dog in 1999’s Blue Dalmatians.
In the fifth season of Angels on Earth, she guest-starred as a singer whose son suffers from cystic fibrosis. In 2005, Judd also guest-starred in the episode Hope and Faith, playing the role of the mean but rich Cynthia.Wife Swapping: Part I and Part II“.
In addition, in October 2005, she performedIt’s About Love“Vegetarian TV Series” episode “The Bean King”. In 2006, Judd hosted the fourth season of USA Network’s “Nashville Star”. In 2007, she participated in NBC’s special television event “Wynonna: Tribute on Ice” to commemorate her 23-year career.
She also played herself on the NBC sitcom Kath & Kim. In addition, in August 2009, she played herself in the 10th anniversary event of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, and in May 2010, she guest-starred as herself in the sixth episode of the fourth season of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Lifelong military wife.
In November 2020, Judd played the supporting role of Marilyn Jinway in the Hallmark TV film A Nashville Christmas Carol.
Additionally, on April 10, 2011, the Judds were featured in a six-part reality documentary series on OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network. The series showed their daily lives as they prepared for and embarked on their tour, while also highlighting their efforts to strengthen their connection with one another.
Awards
- Grammy Awards: 5 wins
- Academy of Country Music Awards: 7 wins
- Country Music Association Award: 2 wins
- American Music Awards: 3 wins
net worth
Winona Judd’s net worth is estimated to be $25 million, all thanks to her lucrative earnings in the entertainment industry.
dispute
Wynonna Judd faced criticism for her performance at the 2023 CMA Awards when she sang her duet partner Jelly Roll’s song “need helpSome fans expressed concern about her behavior, speculating that she might be suffering from vertigo.
Judd later responded to these concerns on social media, explaining that she was nervous and grabbed onto Jelly Roll for support. She also mentioned feeling dizzy and dehydrated, which was a new experience for her.
social media
- Instagram: @wynonnajudd
- Twitter: @Wynonna
Filmography
- The Judds: Love builds a bridge
- Angel-like touch
- someone like you…
Discography
- Wynonna
- tell me why
- Revelation
- What the world needs now is love
books
- Return to Myself (2005)
