Wynonna Judd Responds to Fan Concern Over 'Bizarre' CMA Performance

Wynonna Judd

Wynonna Judd wanted to clear the air after fans shared concerns about her health during her performance at the Country Music Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 8.

The 59-year-old took the stage with Jelly Roll to sing "Need a Favor" to open the award ceremony, and during the song, Judd was seen holding on tightly to Jelly Roll's jacket as they stood side by side singing.

As fans watched, they shared their concerns about Judd on social media, calling the performance "bizarre" and theorizing what might be going on, with many referencing her recent struggles with vertigo.

Now, Judd is making it clear that she's fine and she was just extremely nervous to perform the song with Jelly Roll. In a new video shared on Instagram on Thursday, Nov. 9, she started it off by saying, "Don't read the comments, I read the comments!"

Judd then showed an article discussing the "concerns" and explained, "I'm just gonna come clean with y'all. I was so freaking nervous. 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," Judd continued, before assuring fans, "All is well!"

Fans cheered her on in the comments, writing notes like, "You did amazing!! It was the best way to open the show!! I loved it!!! ??????," and "You crushed it, Wy! Poised and focused ??."

At the CMAs, Judd also spoke with ET about the performance and declared that she is currently feeling healthy despite some struggles at the start of 2023, adding, "I have my ups and my downs and that's life."

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