Jelly Roll and Wife Bunnie XO's Family Photos

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.

Jelly Roll Delivers Emotional Tribute to 'Real Heroes' at Invictus Games: 'I Am an Overweight Man with a Microphone'

Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Jelly Roll, 40, spoke with emotion as he took the mic and said, “I am honored to stand in front of some of the greatest and strongest people across the entire world tonight. My name is Jason ‘Jelly Roll’ DeFord and this song is called ‘I Am Not Okay,’ " With his hat in hand and the crowd cheering, he shook hands and hugged athletes before taking the stage to perform his Grammy-nominated ballad.

Jelly Roll Reveals His Dream Super Bowl Halftime Lineup of Performers and It's Full of Country Legends

Jelly Roll in December 2024.Photo:Steve Granitz/FilmMagic Steve Granitz/FilmMagic Jelly Rollknows what he’d like to see at theSuper Bowl.During an appearance on theBussin' with the Boyspodcast alongside friend and fellow musician Ernest, the “Need a Favor” singer revealedhis dream lineup of performersfor a future Super Bowl halftime show.“You know what my dream would be?” said Jelly, 40. “When it comes to Nashville, they do a country music Super Bowl.“The rapper-turned-singer explained, “And it’s not even about an artist.

Jelly Roll Says He Was a '550-Lb. Zombie' Before Dramatic Weight Loss: 'Got Honest About My Food Addiction'

Jelly Roll (left) in April 2023; (right) in October 2024.Photo:Emma McIntyre/Getty; Arturo Holmes/Getty Emma McIntyre/Getty; Arturo Holmes/Getty Jelly Rollshared more details about his recent dramatic weight loss, saying he used to be a “550-lb. zombie. The singer, 40, appeared on the Dec. 16 episode of wifeBunnie Xo’s podcast,Dumb Blonde, where Bunnie shared that her husband lost the weight “naturally.” “He’s putting in the work,” she said. “I don’t want anybody to ever take that from you.

Jelly Roll Shares He Wasn't Allowed to See Daughter Bailee Ann After His Release from Jail: 'Just Wanted to Be a Good Dad'

Jelly Roll and his daughter Bailee Ann.Photo:Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Jelly Rollis opening up about his fatherhood journey after returning home from jail.During the March 3 episode of theSmartLesspodcast, the “All My Life” singer, 40, opened up to hostsJason Bateman, 56,Sean Hayes, 54, andWill Arnett, 54, about his visitation rights and building a relationship with hisdaughter Bailee Ann, 17, after he was released from jail.“I got home when she was almost 2,” he recalled.