The Shawn Ryan Show The Shawn Ryan Show

#345 Wynonna Judd - Dolly Parton, Naomi Judd's Death & Finding Her Biological Father

Oct 5, 2026 · 4h 57m

Summary

Winona Judd joins Shawn Ryan to discuss her new album, The Hard Truth, and her life story. She reveals previously unknown details about her chaotic childhood, including her mother Naomi’s neglect, her father Michael’s abuse, and the secret that Michael was not her biological father. Judd also reflects on the early days of her career with The Judds, her struggles with fame, and the loss of her mother in 2022.

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