Rising to fame alongside mom Naomi as one half of singing-mother daughter duo The Judds, Wynonna Judd became one of the most successful women in country music history. Four decades later, everyday life looks a bit different for the “I Saw the Light” singer, 61. Her daughter, Grace Kelley, has battled substance abuse and legal issues in recent years, resulting in Judd becoming the primary caregiver for her 3-year-old granddaughter, Kaliyah. Fortunately, she has husband Cactus Moser in her corner. On Sunday (June 15), the Country Music Hall of Famer shared a heartwarming Father’s Day tribute to her spouse.
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Wynonna Judd Thanks Husband Cactus Moser with Taylor Swift-Inspired Post
After first meeting Cactus Moser in 1989, Wynonna Judd wouldn’t see him for another two decades. The pair reconnected in 2009, marrying three years later. Although the pair share no biological children, they have become parents to 3-year-old Kaliyah.
For Father’s Day, the Grammy-nominated country star posted a video of Moser taking the little girl for a ride on the trails around their Tennessee home, as Taylor Swift’s 2010 single “Fearless” plays on the radio. Only Kaliyah’s turquoise rubber boots are visible in the clip, moving in time to the beat: And I don’t know how it gets better than this / You take my hand and drag me headfirst / Fearless.
“Did my husband ever think he would be riding the trails with our 3 year old grandbaby listening to ‘Tay Tay’? Probably not,” Judd wrote in the caption. “But he shows up for her in ways that take my breath away every day. Thank you, honey, for stepping into this role and making our girl feel FEARLESS. You’re the best Dewey ever.”
What Kaliyah Has Taught Her Grandmother
Wynonna Judd has had to find a new normal. Her mother, Naomi Judd, died by suicide at age 76 on April 30, 2022—just one month after Kaliyah’s birth.
Recently, the former ACM female vocalist of the year opened up about the realities of life after losing a parent. “This past year, I’ve learned so much about myself, and now that I’m with my grandbaby 24/7, I’m learning that there is life after death,” Judd said.
She added, “And I just know that what we’re going through after our parents’ death is, I’m now an orphan. I have to decide whether the cup is half full or half empty.”
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