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Jelly Roll is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter blending country, rock, and hip-hop into a raw, emotional sound that resonates with fans worldwide. Known for hits like "Need a Favor" and "Son of a Sinner," Jelly Roll tours extensively and continues to break genre boundaries.
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Jelly Roll has been very public about years of addiction, time in jail, and his ongoing recovery, which heavily influence the raw honesty in Jelly Roll's songwriting.
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Q:What is Jelly Roll's real name?
A:Jason DeFord.
Born Jason DeFord, he adopted the stage name Jelly Roll early in his career. His real name appears on legal documents and songwriting credits across releases and collaborations.
Q:What musical genre best describes Jelly Roll?
A:Country and hip-hop fusion.
Jelly Roll blends country storytelling with hip-hop and rock influences. This hybrid approach helped him connect with diverse audiences across multiple radio formats.
Jelly Roll Fact Sheet
Born

Jason DeFord was born in Nashville, Tennessee on December 4, 1984.

Top Albums

Whitsitt Chapel (2023), Beautifully Broken (2024), Ballads of the Broken (2021), A Beautiful Disaster (2020), Self Medicated (2020), Waylon & Willie (2017), No Filter 2 (2016), Sobriety Sucks (2016), Goodnight Nashville (2018), Waylon & Willie III (2018).

Top Songs

Save Me (2020), Need a Favor (2022), Son of a Sinner, Liar, I Am Not Okay (2024), Halfway to Hell (2023), Bottle and Mary Jane, Run It, Dead End Road (2024), Creature.

UK Singles Chart

1 Top-10 Hit

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