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
60th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
Self - Performer
2025
WrestleMania 41: Saturday
Himself
2025
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
Self
2025
FireAid Benefit Concert
Self
2025
What Drives You with John Cena
Self · (1 episode)
2025
Nate Bargatze's Nashville Christmas
Self
2024
Amazon Music Live 2024
Self · (1 episode)
2024
Adam Ray Is Dr. Phil UNLEASHED
Self
2024
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
2024
Toby Keith: American Icon
Self
2024
WWE SummerSlam 2024
Jelly Roll
2024
Rebel Country
2024
Live From Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central
Self
2024
CMA Fest 2024
Presenter
2024
On the Go with Gabe
Self · (1 episode)
2024
iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023
Self
2023
Still Playin' Possum: Music and Memories of George Jones
2023
Dr Phil LIVE!
Self · (1 episode)
2023
Lynyrd Skynyrd: Celebrating 50 Years Live at the Ryman
Self
2023
Jelly Roll: Save Me
Self
2023
Reportin’ for Duty: A Tribute to Leslie Jordan
Self
2023
Country Rap: A Documentary
Self
Your Ride Is Here
(as Jason DeFord)
Barmageddon
Self - Contestant · (1 episode)
2022
Tulsa King
Jelly Roll · (1 episode)
2022
Fire Country
Noah · (1 episode)
2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self · (1 episode)
2022
The Kelly Clarkson Show
(2 episodes)
2019
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self · (2 episodes)
2014
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self · (2 episodes)
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Musical Guest · (1 episode)
2003
CMT Music Awards
Self · (1 episode)
2002
The Daily Show
Self · (1 episode)
1996
MTV Video Music Awards
Self · (1 episode)
1984
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest · (1 episode)
1975
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest
Self - Performer (Times Square) · (4 episodes)
1972
Academy of Country Music Awards
Self - Performer · (1 episode)
1966
The Grammys
Self · (1 episode)
1959