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Jelly Roll (singer)

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Jelly Roll (singer)

Jason Bradley DeFord (born December 4, 1984), known professionally as Jelly Roll (originally stylized as JellyRoll), is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Beginning his music career in 2003, he rose to mainstream prominence following the release of his 2022 singles "Son of a Sinner" and "Need a Favor". "Son of a Sinner" won three CMT Music Awards in 2023. That same year, he won the award for New Artist at the CMA Awards, and was also nominated for the Best New Artist award at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.

Infobox

Born
Jason Bradley DeFord (1984-12-04) December 4, 1984 (age 41)Antioch, Tennessee, U.S.
Other names
JellyRoll
Occupations
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Years active
2003–present
Spouse
mw- Alisa DeFord (m. 2016)
Children
2
Genres
Southern hip-hop country country rock
Instruments
Vocals guitar
Works
Discography
Labels
Slumerican Bad Apple Inc. War Dog Wyte Music BBR
Website
jellyroll615.com

Tables

· Awards and nominations
2023
Country Music Association Awards
Role(s)
Male Vocalist of the Year
Notes
Himself
New Artist of the Year
Role(s)
Won
Single of the Year
Role(s)
"Need a Favor"
Notes
Nominated
Music Video of the Year
Role(s)
Nominated
Musical Event of the Year
Role(s)
"Save Me" (with Lainey Wilson)
Notes
Nominated
CMT Music Awards
Role(s)
Male Video of the Year
Notes
"Son of a Sinner"
Male Breakthrough Video of the Year
Role(s)
Won
CMT Digital-First Performance of the Year
Role(s)
Won
2024
Grammy Awards
Role(s)
Best New Artist
Notes
Himself
Best Country Duo/Group Performance
Role(s)
"Save Me" (with Lainey Wilson)
Notes
Nominated
iHeartRadio Music Awards
Role(s)
Artist of the Year
Notes
Himself
Best New Pop Artist
Role(s)
Won
Best Alternative Rock Artist
Role(s)
Nominated
Best New Alternative Rock Artist
Role(s)
Nominated
Country Artist of the Year
Role(s)
Nominated
Best New Country Artist
Role(s)
Won
Rock Song of the Year
Role(s)
"Need a Favor"
Notes
Nominated
Favorite On Screen (Socially Voted)
Role(s)
"Save Me"
Notes
Nominated
People's Choice Awards
Role(s)
The Male Country Artist of the Year
Notes
Himself
The New Artist of the Year
Role(s)
Nominated
People's Choice Country Awards
Role(s)
The People's Artist of 2024
Notes
Himself
The Male Artist of 2024
Role(s)
Nominated
The Social Country Star of 2024
Role(s)
Nominated
The Song of 2024
Role(s)
"Wild Ones" (with Jessie Murph)
Notes
Nominated
The Collaboration Song of 2024
Role(s)
"Chevrolet" (with Dustin Lynch)
Notes
Nominated
The Crossover Song of 2024
Role(s)
"Lonely Road" (with Machine Gun Kelly)
Notes
Won
The Music Video of 2024
Role(s)
Nominated
MTV Video Music Awards
Role(s)
Best Collaboration
Notes
"Wild Ones" (with Jessie Murph)
Video for Good
Role(s)
"Best for Me" (with Joyner Lucas)
Notes
Nominated
2025
Grammy Awards
Role(s)
Best Country Solo Performance
Notes
"I Am Not Okay"
Best Country Song
Role(s)
Nominated
K-Love Fan Awards
Role(s)
Song of the Year
Notes
"Hard Fought Hallelujah"
GMA Dove Awards
Role(s)
Song of the Year
Notes
Won
Short Form Music Video of the Year
Role(s)
Won
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year
Role(s)
Won
MTV Video Music Awards
Role(s)
Best Country Video
Notes
"Liar"
Best Hip Hop Video
Role(s)
"Somebody Save Me" (with Eminem)
Notes
Nominated
Video for Good
Role(s)
Nominated
CMA Awards
Role(s)
Musical Event of the Year
Notes
"Hard Fought Hallelujah"
2026
Grammy Awards
Role(s)
Best Contemporary Country Album
Notes
Beautifully Broken
Best Country Duo/Group Performance
Role(s)
"Amen" (with Shaboozey)
Notes
Pending
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
Role(s)
"Hard Fought Hallelujah" (with Brandon Lake)
Notes
Pending
Year
Award
Category
Work
Result
Ref.
2023
Country Music Association Awards
Male Vocalist of the Year
Himself
Nominated
New Artist of the Year
Won
Single of the Year
"Need a Favor"
Nominated
Music Video of the Year
Nominated
Musical Event of the Year
"Save Me" (with Lainey Wilson)
Nominated
CMT Music Awards
Male Video of the Year
"Son of a Sinner"
Won
Male Breakthrough Video of the Year
Won
CMT Digital-First Performance of the Year
Won
2024
Grammy Awards
Best New Artist
Himself
Nominated
Best Country Duo/Group Performance
"Save Me" (with Lainey Wilson)
Nominated
iHeartRadio Music Awards
Artist of the Year
Himself
Nominated
Best New Pop Artist
Won
Best Alternative Rock Artist
Nominated
Best New Alternative Rock Artist
Nominated
Country Artist of the Year
Nominated
Best New Country Artist
Won
Rock Song of the Year
"Need a Favor"
Nominated
Favorite On Screen (Socially Voted)
"Save Me"
Nominated
People's Choice Awards
The Male Country Artist of the Year
Himself
Won
The New Artist of the Year
Nominated
People's Choice Country Awards
The People's Artist of 2024
Himself
Nominated
The Male Artist of 2024
Nominated
The Social Country Star of 2024
Nominated
The Song of 2024
"Wild Ones" (with Jessie Murph)
Nominated
The Collaboration Song of 2024
"Chevrolet" (with Dustin Lynch)
Nominated
The Crossover Song of 2024
"Lonely Road" (with Machine Gun Kelly)
Won
The Music Video of 2024
Nominated
MTV Video Music Awards
Best Collaboration
"Wild Ones" (with Jessie Murph)
Nominated
Video for Good
"Best for Me" (with Joyner Lucas)
Nominated
2025
Grammy Awards
Best Country Solo Performance
"I Am Not Okay"
Nominated
Best Country Song
Nominated
K-Love Fan Awards
Song of the Year
"Hard Fought Hallelujah"
Won
GMA Dove Awards
Song of the Year
Won
Short Form Music Video of the Year
Won
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year
Won
MTV Video Music Awards
Best Country Video
"Liar"
Nominated
Best Hip Hop Video
"Somebody Save Me" (with Eminem)
Nominated
Video for Good
Nominated
CMA Awards
Musical Event of the Year
"Hard Fought Hallelujah"
Nominated
2026
Grammy Awards
Best Contemporary Country Album
Beautifully Broken
Pending
Best Country Duo/Group Performance
"Amen" (with Shaboozey)
Pending
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
"Hard Fought Hallelujah" (with Brandon Lake)
Pending

References

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    https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jelly-roll-mn0003327654/biography
  2. ASCAP
    https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/893348919
  3. Biography
    https://www.biography.com/musicians/g43498736/jelly-roll-facts
  4. "Nashville Native Jelly Roll on Shifting From Hip Hop to Country-Rock: 'I Want to Change The Way Music Is Done on Those Streets'"
    https://www.billboard.com/music/country/jelly-roll-interview-nashville-ryman-9631132/
  5. APNews
    https://apnews.com/article/2023-cmt-music-awards-6a615e55ab1d093c7a47ef55696f3d81
  6. Gawker
    https://www.gawkerarchives.com/the-story-of-the-450-pound-rapper-who-loved-waffle-hous-5992463
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    https://country1037fm.com/2023/06/19/jelly-roll-nickname-stuck-one-armed-clay/
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    https://grammy.com/news/jelly-roll-new-album-whitsitt-chapel-interview-son-of-a-sinner-country-rapper
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    https://apnews.com/article/jelly-roll-pardon-tennessee-governor-0985a1f8b0de64d78a84dd5244d860a0
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJC62rvx6X4
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  29. Pa.-based wedding band Jellyroll settles lawsuit with country star Jelly Roll over name, attorney says NBC10 Philadelphi
    https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/business/wedding-band-jellyroll-name-lawsuit-jelly-roll/3906992/
  30. Film Threat
    https://filmthreat.com/reviews/rebel-country/
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    https://variety.com/2024/film/global/fremantle-rebel-country-tribeca-1235973957/
  32. HotNewHipHop
    https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/835814-eminem-jelly-roll-somebody-save-me-music-video-hip-hop-news
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    https://519magazine.com/breaking-borders-jelly-rolls-epic-canadian-debut-rocks-niagara/
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  35. Jelly Roll: Liar (Live) - SNL
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=5A8VulFUX4g
  36. Jelly Roll: Winning Streak (Live) - SNL
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=share&v=aqUiVcYVmUo
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    https://www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/snl-50-concert-anniversary-special-who-is-performing/6151431/
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    https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/story/snl50-homecoming-concert-review
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