Wynonna Judd’s Fans Worry As Singer Looked ‘Frail’ and ‘Could Barely Walk’ during CMA Awards Performance

18 November 2023

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After her recent performance at an award show, country music star Wynonna Judd left fans concerned. The superstar previously got candid about her health.

Judd, who is 59 years old, attended the 57th Annual CMA Awards on November 8, 2023. The award show was live on ABC and streamed on Hulu the following day.

The red-haired performed with 38-year-old rapper Jelly Roll, real name Jason DeFord. At the ceremony, the duo sang “Need a Favor,” and both donned coordinating black outfits.

Jelly Roll, a country music newcomer, was the first to sing on stage and was later joined by Judd. While walking up to him to sing together, she seemed to struggle to move when approaching him. Once Judd was finally next to Jelly Roll, she held on to him and did not move until the end of their performance.

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Fans React to Judd’s Performance with Jelly Roll

The New York Post posted a clip of the pair singing on X (formerly known as Twitter) and shared online users’ comments about Judd’s movements during the show.

Wynonna Judd’s CMA Awards 2023 performance leaves fans worried: She’s ‘holding on for dear life’ https://t.co/mtA6tlu22t pic.twitter.com/IHd2GkKPII

— New York Post (@nypost) November 9, 2023

“Wondering if she’s having another severe bout of vertigo. Looking down, holding on for dear life, and barely moving.” one social media user commented.

Someone else expressed concern, “I’m worried about Wynonna. […] She looked [like] she could barely walk, grabbed Jelly Roll’s jacket, and didn’t MOVE.”

Is Wynonna Judd okay? Jelly roll wins 2023 CMA Award for New Artist of the Year?

Jelly Roll and Wynonna Judd Perform 'Need A Favor' – The CMA Awards https://t.co/ezMqthmYyN via @YouTube

— Tracey Mackin (@mackintracey1) November 13, 2023

“Is Wynonna Judd okay?” asked one person. “Right. The way she had ahold of him for dear life. Hope she’s ok,” said another. One fan commented, “I noticed that. She looks frail. God bless her.”

Right. The way she had ahold of him for dear life. Hope she's ok💜

— Tara_Love143 (@Tarebear247) November 9, 2023

Judd responded to fans’ concerns on her Instagram account a day after the show. She shared a video sharing what she was going through during the performance as she wanted it to be perfect for Jelly Roll. She is a fan of him, and he asked her to perform with him. Judd explained:

“I got out there, and I was so nervous and I held on for dear life. And that’s the bottom line.”

Judd Broke Down at Another Event – She Has Health Issues

While at a recent concert, Judd, whose mother, Naomi Judd, died by suicide at age 76 in April 2022, broke down during a stop on her Back to Wy Tour. She explained in an interview:

“The other night, I got really emotional. I felt mom. I got a little bit overcome.”

Months after her beloved parent passed away, Judd admitted that she had been crying often. She experienced mixed emotions as she could weep instantly, and she would be onto something else the next minute. “It doesn’t mean it’s a sign of weakness,” said Judd in a September 2022 interview.

The following month, the Kentucky native expressed that she could still not understand how her mother, who had long suffered from depression, died the way she did.

In addition, Judd revealed in January 2023 on Instagram that she also has health issues. She penned in her post that she was dealing with “an extreme bout of vertigo.” The condition can reportedly cause dizziness and nausea, among other things.

A day later, Judd reassured fans that she was “okay,” adding that she had been working hard on her holistic well-being. She takes time off from work whenever she can to tend to herself.

The famed singer is currently a Mega Mentor on the singing competition “The Voice,” which stars Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, Gwen Stefani, and John Legend. She took to her Instagram on November 14, 2023, and wrote that she was “having the best time,” with the coaches on the hit show.