Jelly Roll and Wife Bunnie XO's Family Photos

Mar. 15, 2025

Bailee Ann, Jelly Roll and Noah Buddy DeFord.Photo:Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic

Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic

Jelly Rolltouched the hearts of many when he gave arousing acceptance speechafter winning the new artist of the year trophy at the 2023 CMA Awards at 39 years old.He once again moved fans earlier this year, when he appeared in front of Congress and gave a heartfelt plea to legislators to pass a bill thatcombats the supply and distribution of fentanyl in the U.S.But when the country rapper, singer and songwriter (né Jason Bradley DeFord), who turns 40 on December 4, 2024, isn’t going viral for his passionate speeches, or selling out venues with his latest hits — orposing for the cover of PEOPLE! — he’s spending quality time with his loved ones: his wifeBunnie XO, his daughterBailee Ann, 16, and son Noah, 8.Here, see some of the cutest photos of theGrammynominee and his tight-knit family.

Jelly Rolltouched the hearts of many when he gave arousing acceptance speechafter winning the new artist of the year trophy at the 2023 CMA Awards at 39 years old.

He once again moved fans earlier this year, when he appeared in front of Congress and gave a heartfelt plea to legislators to pass a bill thatcombats the supply and distribution of fentanyl in the U.S.

But when the country rapper, singer and songwriter (né Jason Bradley DeFord), who turns 40 on December 4, 2024, isn’t going viral for his passionate speeches, or selling out venues with his latest hits — orposing for the cover of PEOPLE! — he’s spending quality time with his loved ones: his wifeBunnie XO, his daughterBailee Ann, 16, and son Noah, 8.

Here, see some of the cutest photos of theGrammynominee and his tight-knit family.

01of 17Dad’s Big NightJelly Roll with his wife Bunnie Xo and daughter Bailee Ann in 2024.Kevin Mazur/GettyBunnie Xo and Bailee Ann were all dressed up to support Jelly Roll at the 2024 Grammy Awards where he was nominated for two awards.

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Dad’s Big Night

Jelly Roll with his wife Bunnie Xo and daughter Bailee Ann in 2024.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Kevin Mazur/Getty

Bunnie Xo and Bailee Ann were all dressed up to support Jelly Roll at the 2024 Grammy Awards where he was nominated for two awards.

02of 17For the KidsBailee Ann, Noah Buddy DeFord and Jelly Roll.Gilbert Flores/Variety via GettyThe proud dad and his two kids stepped out in matching ensembles for the 2024 Kids Choice Awards.

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For the Kids

Bailee Ann, Noah Buddy DeFord and Jelly Roll.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

The proud dad and his two kids stepped out in matching ensembles for the 2024 Kids Choice Awards.

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Daddy’s Little Girl

Jelly Roll and Bailee Ann during the 2024 Stagecoach Festival.Amy Sussman/Getty

Amy Sussman/Getty

04of 17Dynamic DuoJelly Roll and daughter Bailee Ann in 2023.Jason Kempin/GettyThe “I Am Not Okay” singer and Bailee Ann pulled a few funny faces at the premiere of the country star’sJelly Roll: Save Medocumentary in May 2023.

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Dynamic Duo

Jelly Roll and daughter Bailee Ann in 2023.Jason Kempin/Getty

Jason Kempin/Getty

The “I Am Not Okay” singer and Bailee Ann pulled a few funny faces at the premiere of the country star’sJelly Roll: Save Medocumentary in May 2023.

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Milestone Moment

Jelly Roll and his daughter Bailee Ann in 2022.Jelly Roll/Twitter

Jelly Roll/Twitter

“My daughter started high school today- so proud of this girl,” he wrote. “She is turning into a incredible young lady.”

06of 17Welcoming NoahJelly Roll with daughter Bailee Ann and son Noah in 2016.Jelly Roll FacebookIn August of 2016, the singer/songwriterposted this adorable photoof himself and daughter Bailee Ann cradling newborn Noah.

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Welcoming Noah

Jelly Roll with daughter Bailee Ann and son Noah in 2016.Jelly Roll Facebook

Jelly Roll Facebook

In August of 2016, the singer/songwriterposted this adorable photoof himself and daughter Bailee Ann cradling newborn Noah.

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All in the Family

Jelly Roll with daughter Bailee Ann in 2019.Jelly Roll/Instagram

Jelly Roll/Instagram

Clearly, the musical apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree as Bailee Ann looked quite at home on stage with her superstar dad back in 2019.

“This weekend has been a dream come true. We’ve had sold out show after sold show. But what made it so magical for me, Bailee Ann performed her verse from our song together for the first time,“Jelly Roll wrote on Instagram.

08of 17Generational LoveJelly Roll with his father and kids Bailee Ann and Noah.Jelly Roll InstagramFor Father’s Day 2021, the “Son of a Sinner” singerposted this throwbackfeaturing his late father with Bailee Ann and Noah.“Wish I could say I miss you more today than usual, but that’s a lie, I’ve missed you this much every day since you died 😢,” he wrote.“Happy Heavenly Father’s Day to the man that taught me the most important lesson in life, how to be a man of duality. You was loved the same at a bar as you was at Sunday church service. Love you Pops.”

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Generational Love

Jelly Roll with his father and kids Bailee Ann and Noah.Jelly Roll Instagram

Jelly Roll Instagram

For Father’s Day 2021, the “Son of a Sinner” singerposted this throwbackfeaturing his late father with Bailee Ann and Noah.

“Wish I could say I miss you more today than usual, but that’s a lie, I’ve missed you this much every day since you died 😢,” he wrote.

“Happy Heavenly Father’s Day to the man that taught me the most important lesson in life, how to be a man of duality. You was loved the same at a bar as you was at Sunday church service. Love you Pops.”

09of 17Celebrating Mother’s DayJelly Roll with with Bunnie XO and daughter Bailee Ann in 2020.Jelly Roll/InstagramJelly Rollgave a special shoutoutto wife Bunnie XO for Mother’s Day 2020 — acknowledging how intentional and loving she’s been to Bailee Ann even though she’s not her biological mother.“It takes a special kind of woman to raise a kid that isn’t her child and still treat the child as if she was,” he wrote.“Over the years watching her relationship with Bailee blossom into this beautiful mother-daughter bond that it has become has been nothing short of magical,” he continued. “I have truly been blessed with the best partner I could’ve asked for in life. You are the epitome of a good mom and deserve more credit than anyone because you didn’t have to step up to the plate the way you did.”

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Celebrating Mother’s Day

Jelly Roll with with Bunnie XO and daughter Bailee Ann in 2020.Jelly Roll/Instagram

Jelly Rollgave a special shoutoutto wife Bunnie XO for Mother’s Day 2020 — acknowledging how intentional and loving she’s been to Bailee Ann even though she’s not her biological mother.

“It takes a special kind of woman to raise a kid that isn’t her child and still treat the child as if she was,” he wrote.

“Over the years watching her relationship with Bailee blossom into this beautiful mother-daughter bond that it has become has been nothing short of magical,” he continued. “I have truly been blessed with the best partner I could’ve asked for in life. You are the epitome of a good mom and deserve more credit than anyone because you didn’t have to step up to the plate the way you did.”

10of 17Daddy-Daughter TimeJelly Roll with daughter Bailee Ann in 2022.Jelly Roll Instagram"I don’t selfie much but when I do it’s a daddy-daughter night,” Jelly Rollcaptioned this picwith his mini-me.

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Daddy-Daughter Time

Jelly Roll with daughter Bailee Ann in 2022.Jelly Roll Instagram

“I don’t selfie much but when I do it’s a daddy-daughter night,” Jelly Rollcaptioned this picwith his mini-me.

11of 17Happy Easter!Jelly Roll with wife Bunnie XO and daughter Bailee Ann in 2022.Jelly Roll InstagramJelly Roll posed for afestive picwith Bailee Ann and Bunnie XO as the family celebrated Easter 2022.

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Happy Easter!

Jelly Roll with wife Bunnie XO and daughter Bailee Ann in 2022.Jelly Roll Instagram

Jelly Roll posed for afestive picwith Bailee Ann and Bunnie XO as the family celebrated Easter 2022.

12of 17Growing QuickJelly Roll’s wife Bunnie XO with his son Noah.Bunnie XO/TikTokBunnie XO and Noah spent some quality time at home in a now-deleted TikTok video.

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Growing Quick

Jelly Roll’s wife Bunnie XO with his son Noah.Bunnie XO/TikTok

Bunnie XO/TikTok

Bunnie XO and Noah spent some quality time at home in a now-deleted TikTok video.

13of 17Dinner with the DeFordsJelly Roll with daughter Bailee Ann in 2019.Jelly Roll/InstagramThe super-close twosome had an adorable daddy-daughter dinner date, which delighted the country singer.“Daddy Daughter Dinner dates might be my absolute favorite. Of all the titles I have, being Bailee’s Dad and Bunnie’s husband may be [my] favorite,“he wrote on Instagram.

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Dinner with the DeFords

The super-close twosome had an adorable daddy-daughter dinner date, which delighted the country singer.

“Daddy Daughter Dinner dates might be my absolute favorite. Of all the titles I have, being Bailee’s Dad and Bunnie’s husband may be [my] favorite,“he wrote on Instagram.

14of 17Beach DayJelly Roll with wife Bunnie XO and daughter Bailee Ann in 2020.Jelly Roll/InstagramJelly Rolland his girlshit up Orange Beach in Alabama for Father’s Day 2020.

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Beach Day

Jelly Roll with wife Bunnie XO and daughter Bailee Ann in 2020.Jelly Roll/Instagram

Jelly Rolland his girlshit up Orange Beach in Alabama for Father’s Day 2020.

15of 17’The Other Side of Parenting’Jelly Roll with daughter Bailee Ann in 2020.Jelly Roll/InstagramJelly Roll elicited the help of Bailee Ann as hepoked funat the more difficult moments of parenting.“I love her sense of humor,” the “Tears Could Talk” singer wrote. “Being a father will always be my favorite. Good Dad Gang Roll Call- Where you at?”

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‘The Other Side of Parenting’

Jelly Roll with daughter Bailee Ann in 2020.Jelly Roll/Instagram

Jelly Roll elicited the help of Bailee Ann as hepoked funat the more difficult moments of parenting.

“I love her sense of humor,” the “Tears Could Talk” singer wrote. “Being a father will always be my favorite. Good Dad Gang Roll Call- Where you at?”

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Kisses for Bailee

Jelly Roll with daughter Bailee Ann in 2021.Jelly Roll/Instagram

“You have changed my life. You are the reason I am who I am. The day you were born was the day I made the decision to change my life and chase my dream,“he wrote in part,as he also thanked her for hitting the stage on her special day.

17of 17Kisses for Jelly RollJelly Roll with wife Bunnie XO and daughter Bailee Ann in 2020.Jelly Roll/InstagramBunnie XO and Bailee Ann showered their beloved patriarch with love during the Christmas holidays in 2020.“Though I fall short, I always give my best effort to be a present and compassionate father, a good husband, a strong brother, a caring cousin, a listening uncle, an observant nephew and a fearless leader,“he wroteof his role in the family.

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Kisses for Jelly Roll

Bunnie XO and Bailee Ann showered their beloved patriarch with love during the Christmas holidays in 2020.

“Though I fall short, I always give my best effort to be a present and compassionate father, a good husband, a strong brother, a caring cousin, a listening uncle, an observant nephew and a fearless leader,“he wroteof his role in the family.

source: people.com