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