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Jelly Roll: Wife Saved My Life, Saved Me From Jail or Death
2 Feb
Summary
- Jelly Roll won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Country Album.
- He credited his wife, Bunnie Xo, with saving his life.
- He spoke about overcoming past struggles and incarceration.
Jelly Roll's recent Grammy win for Best Contemporary Country Album for "Beautifully Broken" was marked by a deeply personal and emotional acceptance speech.
Visibly moved, the artist expressed profound gratitude to his wife, Bunnie Xo, acknowledging her pivotal role in transforming his life and preventing his demise or incarceration. He spoke of a time when he felt broken and contemplated dark thoughts, finding solace and a path to recovery through faith and music.
Reflecting on his past, Jelly Roll recalled a period of incarceration where a Bible and a radio were his primary companions. He emphasized the transformative power of these elements and God in his life, asserting that Jesus is accessible to everyone regardless of background or affiliation.
The artist's relationship with Bunnie Xo predates his current success, with the couple having married secretly in 2016 after a proposal on stage. The 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony also introduced new categories, including Best Album Cover and Best Traditional Country Album, while Best Country Album was updated to Best Contemporary Country Album.
