Wynonna Judd graced the stage on Saturday at the 150th Kentucky Derby, delivering a powerful rendition of the national anthem. Accompanied solely by her beloved drummer and husband, Cactus Moser, she captivated the audience with her mesmerizing vocals.
Just days after the second anniversary of her mother Naomi Judd’s passing, the Kentucky native delivered a heartfelt performance.
“It’s one of those moments that evoke a mix of emotions, where you vividly remember the exact day and what was happening,” shared Wynonna with People when reflecting on the timing of her appearance. “Since my mom’s passing, my perspective on everything has shifted.”
This is what people on the internet had to say about Wynonna’s performance.
The internet seemed pleased by Wynonna Judd’s national anthem at the Kentucky Derby and complimented her vocals.
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- 1 The internet seemed pleased by Wynonna Judd’s national anthem at the Kentucky Derby and complimented her vocals.
- 2 Only a few people voiced their grievances with Wynonna Judd’s Kentucky Derby performance on X
- 3 A user pointed out that the camera was hardly on Wynonna Judd during her televised performance.
Wynonna Judd can SING BABY.❤️
— Ritz 🥩🇺🇲 (@DanSSHolden) May 4, 2024
Wynonna Judd has such a gorgeous voice.
— Christina 🌻 (@politicalchicky) May 4, 2024
My favorite horse won’t be at Churchill Downs this weekend, but we’re still celebrating in style together! 🤍🐎 (I’m so excited that I’ve been wearing my Derby fascinator around the farm) 😆 Tune in to NBC THIS SATURDAY to see me perform the national anthem at #KentuckyDerby150!!… pic.twitter.com/cEbcrkc5Wj
— Wynonna (@Wynonna) May 1, 2024
While accompanied by a drummer, Wynonna Judd performs a rootsy, well-received rendition of the national anthem here at the 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
She's still got one of the best voices in American music.
Well done by the Kentucky native
— Mark Story (@markcstory) May 4, 2024
Only a few people voiced their grievances with Wynonna Judd’s Kentucky Derby performance on X
I don't know who sung the National Anthem at the Kentucky Derby but it was HORRIBLE.
— JoyAnn (@JoyceS763) May 4, 2024
A user pointed out that the camera was hardly on Wynonna Judd during her televised performance.
Wynonna Judd sounded great, BUT I couldn’t tell if she was live—NBC’s camera was more focused on the drummer accompanying her 🤔 pic.twitter.com/T8qlttfDAG
— Too Bright For Your Gaslight (@LNSmithee) May 4, 2024