How many times has Wynonna Judd married? All about country star’s relationships

Country music superstar Wynonna Judd and her family, are part of a new lifetime documentary series. The docuseries, The Judd Family: Truth Be Told, is a four-episode show that highlights the chaotic life endured by the Judds. Even before the She Is His Only Need singer made headlines for the documentary release, she's had a history of journeying through broken marriages and love. Over the years, Wynonna Judd, has been married three times.

Wynonna Judd was dating Arch Kelly III for years before tying the knot on January 21, 1996. The 60 year old country music icon shares two children with her first ex-husband, Arch Kelly III. Their son, Elijah Judd was born on December 23, 1994. Later on June 21, 1996, their daughter, Grace Kelly entered the world. However around 1998, Wynonna and Arch decided to part ways. It was in 2003, that the couple's divorce was finalized.

Wynonna Judd’s Second Marriage Ends After Husband’s Arrest:

Wynonna had married her second husband, D.R. Roach on November 22, 2003.

Roach was her road manager and was the part owner of a concert security company in Nashville.

In a report shared by Deseret news, the Grammy nominated singer shared her excitement on marrying her best friend:

"I know that we can make it through anything because we have been co-workers and friends for the last 10 years, we laugh constantly and learn something from each other every day." she explained.

"Two years ago I fell in love with my best friend, and now asking her to marry me makes me complete.” added D.R. Roach.

However Wynonna Judd's personal life made headlines on March 2007 when she filed for divorce from D.R. Roach. The decision came five days after Roach’s arrest on March 22 in Abilene, Texas, where he was charged with three counts of aggravated sexual battery involving a minor, People reported.

“I am obviously devastated.uOur family will pull together, begin the healing process and hopefully – by the Grace of God – become stronger. We will move forward with our faith, family and our friends to find resolution to this difficult situation.” shared Judd.

Roach had been in treatment for drug and alcohol dependency at Shades of Hope, a rehabilitation facility located in Buffalo Gap, Texas. In the divorce documents, according to the reports shared by people, Judd’s legal team referenced irreconcilable differences, noting the two were “unable to live together successfully as husband and wife.”

Wynonna gives love another chance with Cactus Moser:

On June 10, 2012, country music star Wynonna Judd exchanged vows with drummer Cactus Moser, known for his work with the band Highway 101. The intimate ceremony took place at Judd’s home in Leiper's Fork, Tennessee. The couple's history dates back to the 1980s, when they first met during a tour where Moser was playing drums for The Judds. Their marriage also made Wynonna a stepmother to Moser’s three children: Sunshine, Cahl, and Wyatt.

In a report shared by people, Wynonna shared her thoughts about her third husband, Cactus Moser.

"He's the most tough and tender man I've ever been with that I trust, we are so connected. It's crazy how connected we are. I trust him with my life, which, I can't always say that about men in my life." explained the singer.

"He will take me by my hands and say, 'Honey, you've done your best.' And I start to cry, and he's right. I've done my best. He helps me to give myself a break, because I'll try to be really eloquent or I'll try to say something brilliant or try to come up with the right answer and he'll say, 'Honey? Stop. Take a breath.'" added Wynonna.

Wynonna Judd doesn’t shy away from sharing how relentless self-pressure has shaped her.

“Sometimes I just need to stop and take a breath,” she says honestly.

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“I'm so hard on myself. I was always taught to do it better, do it better, do it better. And sometimes he'll say, 'Honey, your best is good enough.’”

Her husband’s words, Wynonna Judd adds, have helped her find a gentler way forward.

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