Wynonna Judd Supports Ella Langley's Concert Cancellation Over Safety Concerns

Country Music Hall of Famer Wynonna Judd has voiced her support for singer Ella Langley's decision to cancel a concert, citing safety concerns as the primary reason. Judd stated that Langley "did the right thing" by prioritizing the well-being of the attendees.

Judd, who has experienced situations requiring FBI intervention and personal protection while on tour, commented on Langley's choice during a recent appearance on "Tomi Lahren Is Fearless." "It just happens. S--- happens, right? So, you got to do what what's the next right thing. And I think she did the right thing," Judd said.

Langley, 27, addressed the crowd at United Supermarkets Arena on a recent Saturday night, explaining her rationale. "I was put in charge of a decision for 15,000 people and I decided to make the decision that I could live with the rest of my life," she stated, according to Taste of Country. "Because when it comes to keeping you safe and making sure that this show is a safe place for us to come and enjoy our music, then it will happen. But the second, it feels like it's not, I'm not doing it. I'm not doing it because a concert's not worth a human life. It's not."

Langley affirmed her decision, adding, "And so I would have made yesterday's decision ten billion times over. And I'd do it tomorrow and I'd do it the next day."

Judd also touched on criticism Langley has faced, including remarks related to some of her past hunting photos. "Welcome to the internet, my friend," Judd remarked, suggesting that the focus should be on Langley's musical talent rather than unrelated issues.

Reflecting on her own career, Judd recalled her late mother, Naomi Judd, emphasizing the importance of grounding oneself despite success. "Mom was really good at that. She was very good at saying, ‘Let's celebrate tonight that we won five Grammys, but then we go to work the next day.’ She was very practical about that and she loved every minute of it. But she was always thankful and always mindful of how blessed we are. And each person gets their time. That's the way," Judd said.

Judd, a five-time Grammy winner, still watches the ceremony but noted how much awards shows have changed. She expressed a sentiment that she might not attend one even if invited, missing the presence of figures like Dolly Parton and George Strait. "I don't watch them because there's no Dolly and there's no George Strait, and I grew up with them and they're so personal and family to me that I miss having the elders there. I remember sitting with Johnny Cash. I remember being with Reba (McEntire). I remember going backstage and seeing Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard and George Jones. Those were some of the happiest times of my life," Judd shared. "And they're not there anymore and I just feel like it's different in a way that I don't know if they invited me I'd go."