Jelly Roll delivered a powerhouse testimony at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night. After winning Best Contemporary Country Album for Beautifully Broken, the Nashville native turned the Crypto.com Arena into a sanctuary. He pulled a pocket-sized Bible from his coat and proclaimed that God has the power to change any life.
“Jesus, I hear you and I’m listening, Lord,” Jelly Roll told the star-studded crowd. He credited his transformation from a “horrible human” in a 6×8 foot cell to a Grammy winner to his faith and his wife, Bunnie Xo. He stated bluntly that he would have ended up “dead or in jail” without their support.
The singer’s sermon-like speech stood in sharp contrast to the rest of the evening’s political tone. While artists like Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish used their platforms for “ICE out” protests, Jelly Roll focused on universal grace. “Jesus is not owned by one political party,” he declared to a roar of applause.
In addition to his album win, Jelly Roll swept all three categories for which he was nominated. He took home Best Country Duo Performance for “Amen” with Shaboozey and a Christian music trophy for “Hard Fought Hallelujah” with Brandon Lake. The “Son of a Sinner” artist proved that his message of redemption resonates far beyond a single genre.
The night featured several other high-profile wins, including Best Traditional Country Album for Zach Top. Meanwhile, the red carpet was overshadowed by controversial fashion choices and intense anti-immigration rhetoric. Despite the surrounding chaos, Jelly Roll remained focused on his message that “anybody can have a relationship” with God.
Jelly Roll concluded his time on stage by waving his Bible and shouting, “I love you, Lord!” The moment has already gone viral as one of the most faith-filled speeches in Grammy history. For an artist who once felt he didn’t “have a chance,” the night was the ultimate proof of a second act.