Jason Bradley DeFord, known professionally as Jelly Roll, is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter known for his collaborations with Lil Wyte, Struggle Jennings, and Tech N9ne. In 2023, he won three CMT Music Awards for the song “Son of a Sinner.

Jelly Roll released many mixtapes including the Gamblin’ on a Whiteboy series and the Therapeutic Music series. His independently released debut solo studio album The Big Sal Story was released on October 26, 2012.

Jelly Roll children: Meet Bailee Ann DeFord and Noah Buddy DeFord

Jelly Roll is married to Bunnie DeFord, also known as Bunnie XO. Jelly Roll has two children from previous relationships: daughter Bailee Ann DeFord, who was born on May 22, 2008, and son Noah Buddy DeFord, who was born in August 2016.

Jelly Roll made his Grand Ole Opry debut on November 9, 2021. On July 7, 2022, he was invited by country singer Craig Morgan to join him on stage at the Opry to perform “Almost Home.

At the 2023 CMT Music Awards, Jelly Roll won for Male Video of the Year, Male Breakthrough Video of the Year, and Digital-First Performance of the Year, all for the song “Son of a Sinner.