Wynonna Judd is releasing her first solo album in a decade, titled "The Hard Truth," on 2 October, following the death of her mother and collaborator Naomi Judd four years ago. The album addresses painful family truths that the country singer has long kept private, marking a significant moment of honesty about their complicated relationship and the toll of grief.

Wynonna reveals that her mother concealed the identity of her biological father for thirty years, a secret that has influenced several songs on the album, including the ballad "Girl Who Could Sing." At a stage where she describes feeling liberated to explore difficult topics, Wynonna has co-written every track on the record and acknowledges that whilst she has forgiven her mother, she still carries anger about the decades-long deception. She views these painful experiences as essential to her songwriting and personal growth, describing the process as freeing and deeply honest.