Jelly Roll speaks out on Tennessee Pardon’s recommendation
The Tennessee Board of Parole has recommended a pardon for country music singer Jelly Roll.
According to the Associated PressAfter a hearing on Tuesday 22 April, the board unanimously issued a non -binding recommendation that lasted about an hour and 45 minutes with different witnesses.
Nashville Sheriff Daron Hall Was one of the people who are statements in the hearing and argued for the “need a favor” singer, 40, whose real name Jason Deford is.
“A year ago I wrote @Govbillee to ask for a complete grace for Jason” Jelly Roll “distribution … … the board has recommended its pardon unanimously,” wrote Hall Via x On Tuesday. “It is now in the hands of our governor.”
Although it is unclear when governor Bill Lee Will make his decision, Jelly Roll has expressed gratitude for the progress that was made in his case.
“This was incredible,” he told the Associated Press of the decision of the board. “I pray that this will continue. But today was especially for me today.”
Jelly Roll Brak in Country Music when he released his album from 2023 Whitsitt ChapelWith hits, including “halfway to hell” and “save me”.
A year ago I wrote@GovbillleeAsking for a complete grace for Jason “Jelly Roll” distribution … The board has unanimously recommended its pardon. It is now in the hands of our governor. pic.twitter.com/naczogw2y0
– Daron Hall (@Daronhall7) April 22, 2025
He then received Grammy nominations and currently serves as the artist in residence American idol.
During his career, Jelly Roll was open about his problems in the past by law and repeatedly stated how the birth of his daughter, Bailee Ann, encouraged him to reverse his life in 2008. (Jelly Roll also has a son, Noah Buddy, 8.)
In an interview in September 2022 with radio show 105.7 The pointJelly Roll shared that he was in prison for dealing with drugs when Bailee Ann, now 16, was born.
“I could no longer be selfish. There was something that only trusted me,” said Jelly Roll at the time. “I knew that was an important task. So I wanted to take it seriously. And I did that. I take it very seriously to this day.”
After participating in his first alcoholic anonymous meeting at the age of 14, Jelly Roll said he is still attending “Even though I am not a Textbook Sober Man.”
He said he is quietly and appreciates the message and the meaning behind every meeting with a group of strangers.
“I think everyone should experience one [even] If you’ve never drunk in your life, “he said in an episode of October 2024 of SiriusXMs The highway show. “I still think there is something that is, you know, being good like a good theater. They will let you listen, you will learn, you will laugh and you will cry.”
If you or someone you know are struggling with resource abuse, contact the drug abuse and the administration of mental health care (Samhsa) National help line on 1-800-662 help (4357).
