Who is Elijah Judd?
Elijah Judd is making a name for himself with his musical career, following the steps of his mother and grandmother but the fame of his mother, and grandmother keeps finding a way to define him. On his own, Elijah is a classical musician and singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee, United States, but know him a little more, you will define him as the first child of Wynonna Judd and the grandson of Naomi Judd.
Elijah’s mother, Wynonna Judd, is a popular American singer notable for her decade-long contributions to the widespread popularity of American country music. His grandmother, Naomi Judd, is a renowned musician, singer-songwriter, and film actress. His mother and grandmother combined to create an unstoppable band, The Judds, and together they crafted one of the best-selling country music artists ever.
They rose to the spotlight 1980s and won nine Country Music Association Awards and five Grammy Awards. But as time went on The Judds disbanded in 1991 and were never to be heard of.
Continue reading along to learn more about Elijah Judd.
Profile Summary
| Birth Name | Elijah Judd Kelley |
| Birth City | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S |
| Birthday | December 23 |
| Date of birth | December 23, 1994 |
| Age | 28 years old |
| Parents | Wynonna Judd and Arch Kelley III |
| Grandparents | Naomi Judd, Charles Jordan, Arch Kelley Sr., and Pearl Potts |
| Sister | Grace Pauline Kelley |
| Aunt | Actress Ashley Judd |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Height/Weight | 5’9/64 kg |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Wife | Hailey Williams (m. October 17, 2020) |
| Profession | Musician |
| Education | Graduate |
| Net Worth | 500,000 – 1,000,000 |
Elijah Judd Biography, Family
Elijah Judd Kelley was born on December 23, 1994, in Nashville, Tennessee, in the United States of America. He is the first child of Wynonna Judd and Arch Kelley III. Unfortunately, his parents, Wynonna and Arch, divorced in 1998 when he was barely four, so he was raised by his mother and grandmother, Naomi Judd.
During Elijah’s birth, his mom was an asthmatic patient and it made her give birth to Elijah through a Cesarean section. It was one of Naomi’s most terrifying moments of her life, she revealed in an interview with the GrandMagazinelcom.
Growing up, Elijah created heartwarming moments with his mom and grandma. Like when he was a child and tried pronouncing his grandmother’s name, “Naomi”, he said “Mawmaw.” Naomi often admits that Elijah was a loving young child who loved his mother and grandmother. Naomi shared a moment in a post on Twitter, recalling that Elijah once told her he’d like to be a policeman when he grows up so he could fight “crim-animals.”
However, Elijah’s grandmother will never live to see Elijah live out his full potential. She died at the age of 76 after suffering severe depression for years. She killed herself with a gun at her residential home in Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee, U.S., on April 30, 2022.
Currently, Elijah is 28 years old and making progress in his musical career.
He has a sister named Grace Pauline Kelley (born on June 21, 1996; 26 years old). Grace who happens to be his only sibling is serving an eight-year sentence, which she bagged in 2018 for violating her probation. She was charged with possessing, manufacturing, and distributing methamphetamines.
Other family members related to Elijah are;
- His paternal grandparents, Arch Kelley Sr. and Pearl Potts. Lean Kelley, and Claudia Kelly, his paternal uncle, and aunt.
- His maternal grandparents, Naomi Judd and Charles Jordan. Brian Judd, his grand-uncle who was born in 1948 but died of leukemia in 1965 at 17 and his maternal aunt, Ashley Judd.
Pauline Ruth “Polly” Judd (née Oliver) and Charles Glen Judd are the names of his great-grandparents.
Elijah Judd Career
Elijah is a classical music artist. It’s not surprising that he developed an interest in music from a very young age, especially since he grew up under the care of Wynonna and Naomi.
In 2006, Elijah contributed to making his mother’s Country music album “A Classic Christmas.” He contributed as a backing vocal in the eleven-track album.
As Naomi said, Elijah wanted to be a police officer when he grew up, but it turns out that his passion for music overtook his passion to fight crimes.
Elijah Judd Marriage, Wife
Elijah Judd is married to his long-term girlfriend, Hailey Williams. He met Hailey in 2010 while attending a mutual friend’s wedding party and his mother was rooting for them to get married. Seven years after their first meeting, they got engaged. Excited mom, Judd’s mom, shared the news on her Instagram account on December 22, 2017, with the caption;
“My son Elijah proposed to his love of 7 years, Hailey, last night. I am one proud Mama! Merry Christmas indeed!!!”
Ten years since they first met, Elijah and his fiancée, Hailey, tied their wedding knot in a private wedding party held on their family farm in Tennessee on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Because of the kind of life he chose to lead, neither Elijah Judd nor his wife shared the news about their marriage. However, again, his excited mother, Wynonna, shared the news on Elijah’s 26th birthday with her Instagram followers.
In an Instagram post, she made on December 23, 2020, Wynonna shared a wedding picture of her and her son while celebrating his birthday with the caption;
Elijah & I on his wedding day, October 17, 2020. To my first born, who turns 26 today, I look at this picture & it’s hard to believe that you’re married! Happy Birthday Son… I am so very proud of you.”
Elijah Judd’s Parents’ Marriage
Elijah was born into the family of Arch Kelley III, a wealthy American businessman and entrepreneur, and Wynonna Judd.
Arch and Wynonna got married in 1995 after dating for a couple of years and had their first child, Elijah, in 1994, a year before becoming legally pronounced husband and wife. On June 21, 1996, also a year after their wedding, they welcomed their second child, Grace Pauline Kelley.
Following a marital crisis that they could not resolve Arch and Wynonna divorced each other in 1998.
About half a decade after they parted ways, Elijah’s mom, Wynonna, remarried. She married her former bodyguard, D. R. Roach, in Tennessee on November 22, 2003. The marriage was short-lived because Wynonna filed for divorce from Roach after he was arrested on March 22, 2007, for sexual assault of a child under 13.
She moved on, found love again in 2012 when she got married to Michael Scott. On the other hand, Arch Kelly III remained single and off the media.
What is Elijah Judd’s Net worth?
Elijah Judd has a net worth estimated at $500,000. He makes a living from selling his music and also his family inheritance is a huge one. Even if he decides to throw in the towel on his music career, he is still covered by the wealth his family has.
His father’s net worth is about $2 million, and His mother’s net worth is about $12 million. His later grandmother’s net worth is about $25 million at the point of her death.
Being a quiet person, Elijah does not lavish on anyone’s wealth and takes care of his family.