Wynonna Judd's Daughter Alleges Stepfather Abuse, Criticizes Cover-Up

Wynonna Judd's daughter, Grace Kelley, has publicly accused her former stepfather D.R. Roach of sexually abusing her when she was 10 years old, and has criticized her mother for allegedly using her wealth to cover up the abuse until Roach's arrest became public. Roach, who was Judd's second husband and former bodyguard, pleaded guilty to attempted aggravated sexual battery, and Judd filed for divorce shortly after his arrest. Grace has described a troubled childhood marked by multiple legal issues and has expressed deep resentment toward her mother, stating that Judd "was never a mother" and only acted after the abuse was revealed in counseling and law enforcement became involved. Wynonna Judd has not publicly responded to these allegations. Additionally, Judd has faced personal struggles including the tragic suicide of her mother Naomi Judd in 2022, an event that continues to impact her deeply even as she continues her music career. Grace, now a mother herself, is working on a memoir to share her difficult life story and has turned to faith and sobriety to rebuild her life.