Wynonna Judd’s CMA Appearance Sparks Alarming Reactions from Fans
Wynonna Ellen Judd, the renowned American country music vocalist, took the stage at the CMA Awards 2023 for a performance that left fans worried about her well-being. The 59-year-old country music singer, known for her powerful vocals, appeared unstable during the show, sparking a wave of concern on social media.
During the performance, Wynonna engaged in a duet with newcomer Jelly Roll, singing his hit song “Need a Favor.” However, keen-eyed fans and the audience quickly noticed that something seemed amiss with Wynonna. Clutching Jelly Roll for support, she struggled through the performance, raising questions about her health.
Wynonna Judd, who rose to fame in the 1980s performing alongside her mother and singing partner Naomi, tragically lost her mother, Naomi Judd, to suicide last April. The Judds, during their six-year tenure, amassed over 60 industry accolades, including five Grammy nominations, and sold over 20 million records globally.
Reports from certain outlets suggested that Judd had to withdraw from her participation in the previous year’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash due to a severe case of vertigo. Fans are now speculating whether her recent performance was affected by the same health issue.
Concerns about Wynonna’s health flooded social media platforms. One user expressed, “Wondering if she’s having another severe bout of vertigo. Looking down, holding on for dear life, and barely moving…makes sense.” Another wrote, “I’m worried about Wynonna Judd on this opening song from the CMA Awards. She looked like she could barely walk, grabbed Jelly Roll’s jacket, and didn’t MOVE,” while another shared, “Why is Wynonna Judd gripping tf out of Jelly like that… and why is she screaming the words? It looks like she doesn’t even know the words! I can’t even.”
