Jelly Roll is heading to American Idol! The singer-songwriter will serve as a guest mentor on the upcoming season of American Idol, along with former Idol contestant, Tori Kelly. Both Jelly Roll and Kelly will appear when the Idol contestants perform in Hawaii, at Aulani: A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina. The news was announced on social media….
Jelly Roll walked away from the 2024 Grammy Awards empty-handed, but he isn’t complaining. The Nashville native was nominated for two Grammy Awards, both for Best New Artist, and for Best Country Duo/Group Performance, for his “Save Me” collaboration with Lainey Wilson. After the ceremony, which included Wilson winning her first-ever Grammy trophy (for Best Country Album, for Bell Bottom…
Jelly Roll could end this weekend with two new trophies. The former inmate is nominated for two Grammy Awards, both for the all-genre Best New Artist, and for Best Country Duo/Group Performance, for his “Save Me” collaboration with Lainey Wilson. Even Jelly Roll’s biggest dreams, dreams he had while still incarcerated, didn’t quite include his music being nominated for…
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…
