Jelly Roll on how the country music community has changed his life
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Jelly Roll isn’t ruling out walking away from country music altogether.
The Grammy-winning singer revealed that if God calls him to a different purpose, he could leave the music business behind — and fans might never see him again.
The “Son of a Sinner” singer made the candid admission in a previously recorded interview with “Y’all Access Radio’s” Kelly Sutton while backstage at the Grand Ole Opry in March. The interview was published on Sept. 13.
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Jelly Roll has said he is considering what comes next in his career after reaching major milestones in country music.(Matt Jelonek/
“Everything that Jason or Jelly Roll wanted to do in the music business, I’ve done now, so at this point, I really need to go talk to God and see if he wants me to stick around, or what he wants me to do next,” Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, said.
“If God tells me to go work at a homeless shelter in Paducah, Ky., I’m outta here, you know what I’m saying? Y’all will never see me again, and I’ll be working at a… he gave me everything I ever wanted, man — Grammys, ACMs, CMAs, I’m a member of the Grand Ole Opry, like God has done it.”
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Jelly Roll accepts the award for best contemporary country album for “Beautifully Broken” on stage during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.(Valerie Macon/AFP
Jelly Roll said he has already checked off virtually every box on his music career list.
The Nashville star has gone from a troubled past to becoming one of country music’s biggest stars, with hits including “Son of a Sinner” and “Need a Favor.”
But now he says he’s trying to figure out whether music is still where he’s supposed to be.
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“I just got to go do a little bit of work on myself to make sure that I’m all the way ready,” Jelly Roll said. “I’m completely sober, though. I’m clear-headed, and I’m deep in therapy, I’m deep in my Bible, but I think that I got to separate from the chaos of the business for me to really hear what God wants to do for me next.”
Guest host Jelly Roll appears on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Aug. 26.(Disney
The comments follow an eventful year for the country star, including changes in his personal life and major career milestones.
Jelly Roll also drew political backlash this summer after guest-hosting “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and taking aim at President Donald Trump’s weight, physical fitness and approval ratings.
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“Well, Mr. President, from one fat pig to another, take it from me that physical fitness is very important. And trust me, you’ll be happy to see your p—- again,” he joked.
The singer later pushed back on suggestions that he had suddenly become a liberal voice. “Sure, I lean left on some things,” he said. “But like most folks, I’m pretty down the middle. I am a Christian. I am a country music singer. I’m a farmer. I’m a bow hunter.”
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo married in 2016 and finalized their divorce in July 2026.(Taylor Hill/
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Earlier this year, Jelly Roll filed for divorce from Bunnie Xo on May 18, listing May 9 as their date of separation. The pair met in 2015 and married in Las Vegas in August 2016.
After nearly a decade of marriage, their divorce was finalized in July.
In February, Jelly Roll took home three Grammys, winning best contemporary country album for “Beautifully Broken,” best country duo/group performance for “Amen” with Shaboozey and best contemporary Christian music performance/song for “Hard Fought Hallelujah” with Brandon Lake.
He was also honored with the Country Radio Broadcasters’ 2026 Artist Humanitarian Award for his philanthropic work and advocacy.
