Jelly Roll (singer)
Jelly Roll | |
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Jelly Roll performing at the Global Citizen Festival in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jason Bradley DeFord |
| Also known as | JellyRoll |
| Born | December 4, 1984 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Discography | Jelly Roll discography |
| Years active | 2003–present |
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| Spouse |
Alyssa DeFord (m. 2016) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | jellyroll615 |
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.