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Country Star Jelly Roll Battles Mental Health Struggles on Australia Tour
15 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Jelly Roll admits to reaching one of his lowest points while touring in Australia
- Struggles with physical illness and isolation from family take a toll on his mental health
- Cancels final show in New Zealand due to illness
In late 2025, country music star Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, has been facing a difficult time during his tour in Australia. The 40-year-old singer has been open about reaching one of the lowest points he's experienced in years while thousands of miles away from his family and support system.
During an appearance on the "No Filter with Kate Langbroek" podcast, Jelly Roll candidly shared that the long-distance trip has challenged him in unexpected ways. He revealed that he's been struggling mentally, saying, "I'm falling apart. It's a horrible week. I'm doing the worst mentally I've done in a long time." The demanding travel schedule and lack of tour buses have left him feeling isolated, as he's been spending a lot of time alone in his hotel room.
