Wynonna Judd was raised in various places across the country, beginning in her birth state of Kentucky. As her mother Naomi Judd continued pursuing her nursing career, the Judd family settled twice in California and later full-time in Kentucky. In 1979, Wynonna, Naomi and younger half-sister Ashley Judd settled in Franklin, Tennessee and began searching for a record deal in nearby Nashville. In 1983, an unprecedented sit-down audition with RCA Nashville was successful, and indicated great things to come for country's newest duo The Judds. Several years and awards later, Naomi announced that she had contracted Hepatitis C during her nursing career from a needle stick. Their final concert on December 4, 1991 indicated an end to country music's most influential duo, and a beginning for someone who would break new records within the industry. Wynonna's first solo album, 'Wynonna', sold over 5 million copies, a first in the industry. Today, Wynonna continues her successful recording career along with raising children Elijah Judd and Grace Pauline from her first marriage to Nashville's Arch Kelley.
Charles Jordan, her biological father, died on August 10, 2000 in Louisa, Kentucky. He was 56. Judd grew up believing that Michael Ciminella, father of her half-sister, Ashley, was her father. She learned that Jordan was her real father several years ago, but the two never met. Arrested for drunk driving. Judd told officers that she couldn't recall how many drinks she had. Her Breathalyzer test was .175, more than twice the legal limit in Tennessee. She was released after posting $500 bond. (13 November 2003) Children: Elijah (23 December 1994), Grace Pauline (21 June 1996) Daughter of Naomi Judd; half-sister of Ashley Judd.