Jason Bradley DeFord, known professionally as Jelly Roll (stylized initially as JellyRoll), is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter born in Antioch, Tennessee. He began his career in 2003 and rose to mainstream prominence with the release of his 2022 singles "Son of a Sinner" and "Need a Favor." Jelly Roll married his wife, Alyssa DeFord, known as "Bunnie XO," in 2016.
Known For
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Cast Credits
What Drives You with John Cena (2025)
Guest starring as Jelly Roll
- Episode 1x02: Jelly Roll, Southern Gentleman (Jan 21, 2025)
People's Choice Country Awards (2023)
Guest starring as Jelly Roll
- Episode 2023-09-28: The 1st Annual People's Choice Country Awards (Sep 28, 2023)
New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash (2022)
Guest starring as Jelly Roll
- Episode 2024-12-31: New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash (Part 1) (Dec 31, 2024)
Barmageddon (2022)
Guest starring as Jelly Roll
- Episode 2x04: Gabriel Iglesias vs. Jelly Roll (Dec 4, 2023)
CBS Mornings (2021)
Guest starring as Jelly Roll
- Episode 2024-04-08: Jelly Roll, Cassie DiLaura, Bill Nye, Lucianne Walkowicz, James Brown (Apr 8, 2024)
GMA3: What You Need to Know (2020)
Guest starring as Jelly Roll
- Episode 3x188: Monica Berg, Abigail Berg, Jelly Roll (Jun 2, 2023)
The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019)
Guest starring as Jelly Roll
(2 episodes)
- Episode 6x18: Laura Dern, Liam Hemsworth, Jelly Roll, Gloria Estefan (Oct 16, 2024)
- Episode 5x20: Veterans Day Show (Nov 10, 2023)
Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist (2016)
Guest starring as Jelly Roll
- Episode 9x02: Jelly Roll (Oct 6, 2024)
iHeart Radio Music Awards (2014)
Guest starring as Performer
- Episode 2024-04-01: The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards (Apr 1, 2024)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
Guest starring as Jelly Roll
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2024-09-30: Kate McKinnon, Kit Connor, Rachel Zegler, Jelly Roll (Sep 30, 2024)
- Episode 2023-10-03: Taraji P. Henson, Geri Halliwell-Horner, Jelly Roll (Oct 3, 2023)
iHeartRadio Jingle Ball (2013)
Guest starring as Jelly Roll
- Episode 2023-12-21: iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023 (Dec 21, 2023)
The Voice (2011)
Guest starring as Jelly Roll
- Episode 25x22: Live Finale, Part 2 (May 21, 2024) [Special Guest Star]
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular (2007)
Guest starring as Jason Bradley DeFord
- Episode 2023-07-04: Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular 2023 (Jul 4, 2023)
CMA Music Festival (2004)
Starring as Host
- Episode 2024-06-25: CMA Music Festival 2024 (Jun 25, 2024)
Jimmy Kimmel Live (2003)
Guest starring as Jelly Roll
(4 episodes)
- Episode 2024-06-25: Jane Lynch, Jelly Roll (Jun 25, 2024)
- Episode 2023-11-08: Blake Shelton, Luke Grimes, Jelly Roll (Nov 8, 2023)
- Episode 2023-10-30: Sean "Diddy" Combs, Pete Holmes, Jessie Murph, Jelly Roll (Oct 30, 2023)
- Episode 2022-06-28: Simu Liu, Jelly Roll, guest host Chelsea Handler (Jun 28, 2022)
CMT Music Awards (2002)
Guest starring as Performer
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2024-04-07: 2024 CMT Music Awards (Apr 7, 2024)
- Episode 2023-04-02: 2023 CMT Music Awards (Apr 2, 2023)
American Idol (2002)
Guest starring as Jelly Roll
- Episode 21x20: Season Finale (May 21, 2023)
Guest starring as Guest Mentor
- Episode 22x09: Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part #2 (Apr 8, 2024) [Special Guest Star]
Billboard Music Awards (1990)
Guest starring as Jelly Roll
- Episode 2024-12-12: Billboard Music Awards 2024 (Dec 12, 2024)
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards (1987)
Guest starring as Jelly Roll
- Episode 2024-07-13: Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2024 (Jul 13, 2024)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (1986)
Guest starring as Jelly Roll
- Episode 2024-10-19: 2024 Induction Ceremony (Oct 19, 2024)
CBS News Sunday Morning (1979)
Guest starring as Jelly Roll
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2024-08-04: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Philippe Petit, Jelly Roll (Aug 4, 2024)
- Episode 2024-01-07: Jelly Roll, Taylor Tomlinson, Jodie Foster, Jim Gaffigan (Jan 7, 2024)
Good Morning America (1975)
Guest starring as Jelly Roll
- Episode 2023-06-02: Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka, Jelly Roll (Jun 2, 2023)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
Guest starring as Jelly Roll
- Episode 50x01: Jean Smart / Jelly Roll (Sep 28, 2024)
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest (1972)
Guest starring as Jelly Roll
- Episode 2023-12-31: Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024 - Part 1 (Dec 31, 2023)
Country Music Association Awards (1967)
Guest starring as Jelly Roll
- Episode 2024-11-20: The 58th Annual CMA Awards (Nov 20, 2024)
Academy of Country Music Awards (1966)
Guest starring as Performer
- Episode 2024-05-16: The 59th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards (May 16, 2024)
The Emmy Awards (1949)
Guest starring as Jelly Roll
- Episode 2024-09-15: The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards (Sep 15, 2024)