For many years, the May 3, 1957, born Michael Scott Moser who is popular as Cactus Moser has remained under the spotlight. This is a result of his career in the music and movie industry. In music, he is the drummer of the Big Noise, a vocalist and was the founding member of Highway 101 country music group. He is also a writer, producer, and music director. In acting, he is best known for Back to School (1986), Cassidy Way (2016), Union Bound (2016).
Adding to his fame is his marriage to Christina Claire Ciminella known as Wynonna Ellen Judd, a multi-award-winning American country singer.
Is Wynonna still married to Cactus Moser?
Now 67 years old, Cactus Moser has been married to his wife Wynonna Judd since June 10, 2012, after they became engaged in 2011.
Before the wedding, they met in the 1980s but could not have a relationship at that time. Fast forward to the 2000s, they met again and started dating. However, Judd thought that Moser was married but later found out that he was in transition which was the same thing she was facing at that time.
Before they became married, Wynonna married Arch Kelley III in 1996. After their divorce, she became married to D. R. Roach in 2003 and following his sexual assault of a child who was under 13, she divorced him in 2007.
Although Cactus had other relationships before Wynonna, he has managed to keep the details under the wraps.
Net Worth of Cactus Moser And How He Made His Wealth
Cactus’ net worth has been estimated differently from the range of $900,000 to $5 million. He made a large part of this wealth from being an entertainer whose major work is that of music.
He has accomplishments as a drummer and is one of the founding members of L. A based country music group, 101. The now-defunct group made many hit songs before departing in 2010.
Some of their most notable songs include:
- Six Gold Coins (2011)
- I Just Don’t Love the Man (1997)
- Baby, I’m Missing You (1992)
- Walkin’, Talkin’, Crying’, Barely Beatin’ Broken Heart (1990)
- Wh’s Lonely Now (1989)
- Somewhere Tonight (1987)
- The Bed You Made for Me (1987)
Apart from his career in music with Highway 101, he also has a music career with his wife’s music band, The Big Noise where he serves as a drummer.
In addition, he had a brief career on the big screen where he appeared in the comedy Back to School (1986) where he played the role of bar band.
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5 Interesting Facts About Cactus
1. He Had 3 Children Before Getting Married
Moser from his past relationship before Wynonna Judd has 3 grown-up children – Sunshine, Cahl, and Wyatt.
2. Cactus Moser Had An Accident Barely 2 Months After He Became Married To Wynonna
On August 18, 2012, Cactus was involved in a motorcycle accident in South Dakota. The accident left his left leg damaged and resulted in amputation above the knee. There was also surgery done on one of his hands.
Nonetheless, he still has been able to deal with all odds and has returned to his music career.
3. His Step-daughter Was Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison
The daughter of Wynonna from her first marriage to Arch Kelley, Grace Pauline Kelley had first entered trouble with the law in 2016 for drug-related charges. After pleading guilty to methamphetamines manufacturing, delivery, sale and possession.
She was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in jail and was later placed on probation for 30 days. In 2018, she was sentenced to 8 years for breaking her probation law and in 2019, she was granted parole.
4. Wynonna Has Been Inducted into The Music City Walk of Fame
Cactus’ wife and her mother, Naomi Judd have performed music as The Judds and the mother-daughter career blossomed for many years until Wynonna started on her own. Their career led to many awards and nominations. One of the most prestigious is being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame Class of 2021.
Again in 2007, she was again inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame. She further has been nominated for Grammy Award 4 times.
5. He is a 2 Time Grammy Award Nominees
Cactus Moser has over the years gained many recognitions for his contributions to the music industry. While playing with Highway 101, he was nominated for 2 Grammys in 1988 for Best Country Performance By Duo or Group With Vocal and in 1989, the group was again nominated for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocal.
