Here's the story: Just one day after fans started worrying about her health during her performance at the 2023 CMA Awards with Jelly Roll, Wynonna Judd proved she's as tough as they come. The legendary country singer hit the stage at the Tobin Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Thursday, November 9, showing everyone she’s ready to rock.
Let me tell you, Wynonna’s concert was nothing short of amazing. The "Grandpa" singer delivered some of her biggest hits in a sharp black outfit, strumming her guitar like a pro. Her voice sounded as powerful and soulful as ever. This show came just 24 hours after she made headlines for her performance at the CMA Awards, sparking questions from fans about her well-being.
During the CMA Awards, when Wynonna sang "Need a Favor" with Jelly Roll, she leaned heavily on him throughout the set. Social media was buzzing with concern, especially on X (formerly Twitter). People were genuinely worried about her. "I’m worried about Wynonna Judd on this opening song from the CMA Awards," one fan wrote. "She looked like she could barely walk, grabbed Jelly Roll’s jacket, and didn’t move."
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Wynonna Addresses Fans’ Concerns Head-On
After taking the stage in San Antonio, Wynonna decided to clear the air about all the concerns people had about her health. In a candid TikTok video, she opened up about her nerves during the CMA performance. "I’m just going to come clean with y’all. I was so freaking nervous," she confessed. "I got out there, and I looked at Jelly Roll. I wanted it to be so good for him. I could cry right now, but I’m not going to because I’m such a fan of his, and he asked me to sing, and I said, ‘Absolutely!’ I got out there, and I was so nervous that I just held on for dear life. And that’s the bottom line."
Wynonna explained that her nerves got the best of her, which is why she leaned on Jelly Roll during the performance. But make no mistake—she's still the powerhouse performer we all know and love.
Emotional Reflections After the Performance
Backstage, Wynonna, who's a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, shared that the performance brought back memories of her late mother, Naomi Judd, who passed away in April 2022. "I was very emotional. I’ve had a tough Mama day," Wynonna told Extra. "I have good days and tough days, and it was very emotional because ... I feel for [Jelly Roll], I’m there for him. I’m there for myself, and yet I want it to be so good, so there is a lot going on ... People don’t know; they think we make it look easy, and that’s our job, but the truth is, tonight was very heavy and sweet, and wonderful, and such is life."
She added, "That’s the beauty of life — we have something that we are working on and healing from." Wynonna’s honesty and vulnerability remind us all that even the strongest among us have moments of struggle.
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