Wynonna Judd reveals plans to visit estranged daughter in prison

Key Points

• Wynonna Judd plans to visit her estranged daughter, Grace Kelley, in prison as she serves a 15-month sentence in Virginia.

• “I’m going to do it with as much presence as I can in this situation,” the country star said.

• Judd released the album The Hard Truthin October, which includes a track inspired by past visits to Kelley in prison.

Wynonna Judd is taking a major step forward in her relationship with daughter Grace Kelley.

During an appearance on Hoda Kotb’s podcast,Making Space, the country star said that a reconciliation between with her daughter is “absolutely” possible. She also said that she plans to see Kelley in prison, crediting the advice she got from her life coach.

“‘If she’s in prison, go see her. If she wants to see you, show up to the best of your ability, as long as you’re safe.’ Obviously, I’m not gonna show up at a drug dealer’s house,” Judd said of the gudiance. “But ‘be available.’ And I’m available.”

She added that she is “going to be one of those [people] that will die hoping” for reconcile. “I’m going to go see her at some point. I’m going to do it with as much presence as I can in this situation.”

Kelley, who has struggled with addiction and experienced legal issues in recent years, began her 15-month sentence at Rockingham County Jail in Harrisonburg, Va. in June after she pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of driving with a suspended or revoked license following an October 2025 arrest.

Judd and her husband, Cactus Moser, have custody of Kelley’s daughter, Kaliyah.

Elsewhere on the podcast, Judd gave listeners her own advice on how to navigate fraught relationships they may have with their parents or children. “Never give up on them. They’re alive,” Judd said.

“If Grace wants back into my life, I’m ready,” she continued. “And I love her dearly. I love her dearly and I miss her every second of every breath I take as a mom. I’m devastated. But I also know that she’s got to figure it out for herself.”

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Judd released her album The Hard Truth in early October. One of the tracks, “Drive,” was by Kelley.

“It’s me driving to see her in prison and I did it every week by myself,” she explained to Kotb. “It was important for me to show up for my daughter, and when she’s not sober, obviously, I have to set a boundary and say no. And that’s really hard.”

In September, Judd told PEOPLE more about the extent of Kelley’s struggle with drugs. “I miss her. I miss her desperately, and I’ve missed out on a lot of years because of the drug addiction,” she said at the time, alleging that Kelley cut off contact from her in 2025.

“I’ve spent half a million dollars on programs trying to do the right thing, trying to do the next right thing. And meth is a bitch,” she out Entertainment Weekly‘s sister site. “It’s unlike anything I’ve ever experienced, and I just can’t believe it.”

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.

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