Wynonna Judd’s father, Charles Jordan, passed away in 2000. He was largely absent from her life.
Wynonna Judd, born Christina Claire Ciminella, was raised by her mother, Naomi Judd, and her stepfather, Michael Ciminella, after whom she was initially named. Her biological father, Charles Jordan, was not part of her life; Wynonna had little to no contact with him. Naomi Judd had Wynonna when she was very young, and the relationship with Charles Jordan did not last. Wynonna learned the truth about her paternity when she was searching for her biological father as a part of her journey to understand her roots. Unfortunately, by the time she discovered his identity, he had already passed away. The absence of her biological father and the discovery of his identity were significant emotional moments in Wynonna’s life, which she has occasionally discussed publicly.