Jelly Roll is getting his "milestone moment" at the Opry.
The singer, real name Jason BradleyDeFord, will be officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, an announcement from the country music's biggest stage revealed.
"One of his first times at the Opry, he watched Opry star Craig Morgan sing “Almost Home” which in turn changed his life.❤️ It all comes full circle when @jellyroll615 becomes an official member of the Grand Ole Opry on March 10th!" the post read. "His inspiring story of redemption has captured fans around the globe, and that connection is undeniable every time he steps on the Opry stage," the Opry's message continued.
View this post on InstagramThe Opry Promises a Star-Studded Event
The Opry also revealed that the celebratory lineup would include country stars Lainey Wilson, Craig Morgan, Ernest and Leanne Morgan, along with "more for this unforgettable Opry welcome!"
Wilson, a friend, "Save Me" collaborator and Opry member herself, will induct him.
Tickets are available now, with "a portion of ticket purchases will be donated to the Judge Dinkins Educational Center, a cause very close to Jelly Roll’s heart."
In Dec. 2025, Jelly Roll burst into tears when he was invited, via a video message from Morgan, to join the Opry during an interview on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast.
View this post on InstagramThe reactions to the Opry's news were mixed, with some calling it "the best news," as others noted it was a "disappointing choice."
"For those of you hating you might as well move on. Just because he’s not your favorite doesn’t mean you get to hate on him. Besides he’s made a living for himself and he’s doing what yall aren’t……. Spreading kindness and the gospel," one defended.
Others argued that Jelly Roll wasn't considered country, though plenty rebuttled that he's "the most deserving artist❤️?" and felt "so proud" of the choice.
Jelly Roll Made His Opry Debut in 2021
Jelly Roll's Grand Ole Opry debut was on Nov. 9, 2021, a moment he reflects on often, as he was freshly released from prison and in the audience watching Morgan perform "Almost Home," per Variety.
During an interview in 2023, he told the Opry he always "dreamed of playing here, but it seemed far-fetched."
"I was only 15 minutes away, but it felt 50 million miles away. You know? Cause it was such a big stage and it's still intimidating. Even as I started to really dream it, as the more I got into music, I was like, ‘I wanna play it,’ it started to become a dream of mine. But initially, it was too big to dream of," he expressed.
When it finally happened, he noted that he "cried like a baby in front of 12 strangers.Next, Jelly Roll Receives Major News Following Remarkable Transformation
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