Jelly Roll goes to jail before a concert in Indianapolis. Visit forever

Singer Jelly Roll not afraid to go back to prison.

A superstar musician does this to motivate prisoners.

He visited the Pendleton Correctional Facility and the Pendleton Juvenile Detention Facility on Thursday.

The visit preceded his ‘Beautifully Broken Tour’ show on November 7 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

“He shared his impressive story of resilience with words of encouragement and hope,” the Indiana Department of Corrections said in a statement. post on social networks about the visit. “His message continues to inspire, showing that no matter the past, the future is full of opportunity.”

Jelly roll: Singer ‘don’t forget where he came from’ as he heads to Kentucky detention center

In October Jelly Roll went to a detention center in Kentucky to speak at a substance abuse program for men before a performance in Louisville.

The “Son of a Sinner” and “Need a Favor” singer, whose real name is Jason DeFord, spoke candidly about his past struggles with drug abuse and multiple stints in prison in his youth before clearing his act.

Jelly Roll has won three CMT Music Awards and was named Best New Artist at the 2023 Grammy Awards, and also won Video of the Year, Male Video of the Year and Performance of the Year at the CMT Music Awards Awards 2024.

On Friday morning, he was announced as a 2025 Grammy Award nominee in the Best Country Solo Performance and Best Country Song categories for “I Am Not Ok.”

Jelly Roll stopped by the Indiana facility on Thursday along with another performing artist, singer-songwriter. Ernestopening round.

Ernest, whose full name is Ernest Keith Smith, is a 2025 Grammy Award nominee for Best Country Song for “I Had Some Help,” which he co-wrote.

Contact IndyStar reporter Cheryl W. Jackson at [email protected] or 317-444-6264. Follow her on X: @cherylvjackson.

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