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
Self
Jelly Roll: Save Me
Self
Reportin’ for Duty: A Tribute to Leslie Jordan
Still Playin' Possum: Music and Memories of George Jones
Self
iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023
Rebel Country
Self
Live from Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central
Presenter
CMA Fest 2024
Jelly Roll
WWE SummerSlam 2024
Self
Toby Keith: American Icon
Self
Country Rap: A Documentary
(as Jason DeFord)
Your Ride Is Here
Self
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
Adam Ray Is Dr. Phil UNLEASHED
Self
Nate Bargatze's Nashville Christmas
Self
FireAid Benefit Concert
Self
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
Himself
WrestleMania 41: Saturday
Self
Lynyrd Skynyrd: Celebrating 50 Years Live at the Ryman
Jelly Roll
Saturday Night's Main Event XL
(voice)
GOAT
Jelly Roll
WWE SummerSlam 2025: Saturday
Jelly Roll
WWE SummerSlam 2025: Sunday
Self
Grace for the World
Jelly Roll (Crowd Member)
WWE Clash in Paris 2025
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
24
Gender
Male
Birthday
1984-12-04
Place of Birth
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Also Known As
Jason DeFord