
Jelly Roll
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.
Known For
Actor
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Country Rap: A Documentary
as Self
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Your Ride Is Here
as (as Jason DeFord)
2025
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
as Self
2025
FireAid Benefit Concert
as Self
2025
What Drives You with John Cena
as Self
2024
2024
Adam Ray Is Dr. Phil UNLEASHED
as Himself (uncredited)
2024
2024
Toby Keith: American Icon
as Self
2024
WWE SummerSlam 2024
as Jelly Roll
2024
2024
CMA Fest 2024
as Presenter
2024
Amazon Music Live 2024
as Self
2024
On the Go with Gabe
as Self
2023
iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023
as Self
2023
Jelly Roll: Save Me
as Self
2023
2023
Adam Ray's - Dr. Phil Live
as Self
2022
Barmageddon
as Self - Contestant
2022
Tulsa King
as Jelly Roll
2014
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Musical Guest
2002
CMT Music Awards
as Self
1996
The Daily Show
as Self
1984
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self
1975
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest
1972
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest
as Self - Performer (Times Square)
1966
Academy of Country Music Awards
as Self - Performer
Sound
2024
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
as Songs
2023
iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023
as Musician