Jelly Roll
Biography
Jason DeFord (born December 4, 1984), known professionally as Jelly Roll (sometimes stylized as JellyRoll), 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". Jason DeFord was raised in the Antioch neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Jelly Roll: Save Me
as Self
2023

Reportin’ for Duty: A Tribute to Leslie Jordan
as Self
2023

Still Playin' Possum: Music and Memories of George Jones
2023

iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023
as Self
2023

Rebel Country
as Self
2024

Live from Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central
as Self
2024

CMA Fest 2024
as Presenter
2024

WWE SummerSlam 2024
as Jelly Roll
2024

Toby Keith: American Icon
as Self
2024

Country Rap: A Documentary
as Self
TBA
Your Ride Is Here
as (as Jason DeFord)
TBA

2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self
2024

Adam Ray Is Dr. Phil UNLEASHED
as Self
2024

Nate Bargatze's Nashville Christmas
as Self
2024

FireAid Benefit Concert
as Self
2025

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
as Self
2025

WrestleMania 41: Saturday
as Himself
2025

Lynyrd Skynyrd: Celebrating 50 Years Live at the Ryman
as Self
2023

Saturday Night's Main Event XL
as Jelly Roll
2025

GOAT
as Grizz (voice)
2026
TV Appearances

CMT Music Awards
as Self
2002

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
2014

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
2003

The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self
2019

The Daily Show
as Self
1996

Barmageddon
as Self - Contestant
2022

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest
as Self - Performer (Times Square)
1972

Academy of Country Music Awards
as Self - Performer
1966

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Musical Guest
2003

On the Go with Gabe
as Self
2024

MTV Video Music Awards
as Self
1984

Tulsa King
as Jelly Roll
2022
