Jelly Roll never imagined what “Save Me” would do for his, or Lainey Wilson‘s, career. The Nashville native celebrated the one-year anniversary of when Wilson recorded her part of the duet, in a way he could have never predicted. “One year ago today Lainey Wilson walked into Sound Emporium Studio in Nashville Tennessee to record her verse for ‘Save Me’…
Jelly Roll is celebrating a career milestone, and he has Luke Bryan to thank. The singer was part of Bryan’s annual all-star Crash My Playa, which included Dierks Bentley, Dustin Lynch, Jon Pardi and more. Held in Cancún, Mexico, the performance marked Jelly Roll’s first time he ever played outside of the continental United States. “Thank you Like Bryan…
Jelly Roll is speaking out about the fentanyl crisis taking place in the United States. The former drug dealer testified before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee on Thursday, January 11. Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, was there in support of the Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act, which would “which…
Jelly Roll still has some obstacles that even he can’t overcome. The reigning CMA New Artist of the Year has had hit singles in countries all over the world, countries he can’t visit because of his felony conviction, for armed robbery, from events that took place when he was still a teenager. “This felony carries with me,” Jelly Roll…
Jelly Roll never, ever imagined he would live the life he has now. The singer-songwriter, born Jason Deford, thought he was destined for a life in and out of jail, following his peers as they sold drugs as a means of income. He was obsessed by music from a young age, not knowing that it would be the music…
In 2023, country music saw a few records set and broken, a few surprises, a few disappointments, and a lot of new accomplishments and achievements. With that in mind, we are taking a look at who we think will have a big year in 2024, and why. 1. Jelly Roll will win a Grammy Award. Jelly Roll received his…
Jelly Roll couldn’t be prouder of Lainey Wilson. The two were friends long before their careers collectively took off, and although they now sometimes compete in awards show categories and for chart positions, no one believes Wilson deserves all of her success, and more, than Jelly Roll. “I pride myself on being a really hard worker,” Jelly Roll tells…
Jelly Roll is making himself his highest priority. The 39-year-old went from prison walls to being a country music superstar, success that keeps increasing not only because of his undeniable talent, but his determination to take care of his mental health as well. “ taking the time to love myself,” Jelly Roll says on Comedy Central‘s The Daily Show….
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is once again launching its This Shirt Saves Lives campaign, raising money to help St. Jude continue to offer free medical care to children battling cancer and other serious illnesses. And once again, several country artists, including Ashley McBryde, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Russell Dickerson, and former Angels Among…
Jelly Roll is nominated for his first two Grammy Awards, both for the all-genre Best New Artist category, and for Best Country Duo/Group Performance, for his “Save Me” performance with Lainey Wilson. While he is grateful for the nominations, the 39-year-old says he doesn’t believe he should win in either of the categories. “I’m not planning on winning,” Jelly…
