Jelly Roll has made it clear: Jesus is the Lord of all.
In his Grammy acceptance speech for the best contemporary country album, “Beautifully Broken,” Jelly Roll boldly gave thanks to the Lord. Speaking candidly about his past struggles, Jelly Roll reflected on a season marked by brokenness, despair and hopelessness, ultimately transformed by faith, music and love.
“Jesus, I hear You, and I’m listening, Lord. I am listening, Lord,” he said.
He also expressed gratitude to his wife, crediting her and his faith for saving his life. “I would have never changed my life without you. I’d have ended up dead or in jail. I’d have killed myself if it wasn’t for you and Jesus,” he shared, offering a sobering glimpse into how dark his past had become.
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Reflecting on his lowest point, Jelly Roll described a time when he was incarcerated with only two things for comfort and hope: Scripture and music. “There was a moment in my life that all I had was a Bible this big and a radio the same size and a 6 by 8 foot cell,” he said.
Despite the isolation, Jelly Roll held onto a belief that would ultimately reshape his future. “I believe that music had the power to change my life. And God had the power to change my life.”
The artist then emphasized that faith is not tied to human systems, declaring boldly, “Jesus is for everybody. Jesus is not owned by one political party. Jesus is not owned by no music label. Jesus is Jesus and anybody can have a relationship with Him.”
His closing words were simple but powerful: “I love you, Lord.”
Jelly Roll’s testimony stands as a reminder that grace and redemption remain available to anyone willing to listen and respond to the gospel: that Jesus died on our behalf, for our sins, that we may live.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.
