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JELLY ROLL

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Jason DeFord (born December 4, 1984), known professionally as Jelly Roll (sometimes stylized as JellyRoll), is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter known for his collaborations with Lil Wyte, Struggle Jennings, and Tech N9ne. In 2023, he won three CMT Music Awards for the song "Son of a Sinner".
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BORN December 4, 1984
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HEIGHT 6'1" (1.85 m)
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NATIONALITY American
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YEARS ACTIVE 1984 – Present
JELLY ROLL

🏆 AWARDS & ACCOLADES

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2015
ACADEMY AWARDS

Best Lead Performance (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon)

WINNER
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1997
GOLDEN GLOBES

Best Actor/Actress in a Motion Picture (The Daily Show)

WINNER
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2020
BAFTA FILM AWARDS

Outstanding Cinematic Achievement (The Kelly Clarkson Show)

WINNER
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1994
CRITICS' CHOICE

Best Performance (Raw)

WINNER

👤 BIOGRAPHY

Jason DeFord (born December 4, 1984), known professionally as Jelly Roll (sometimes stylized as JellyRoll), is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter known for his collaborations with Lil Wyte, Struggle Jennings, and Tech N9ne. In 2023, he won three CMT Music Awards for the song "Son of a Sinner".

Jason DeFord was raised in the Antioch neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Jason DeFord
  • Born December 4, 1984
  • Height 6'1" (1.85 m)
  • Nationality American
  • Citizenship American
  • Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
  • Current Status Active (Recently in Rebel Country, Live from Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central)
  • Years Active 1984 – Present
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background In 2023, he won three CMT Music Awards for the song "Son of a Sinner".
  • Early Career Began active theatrical and commercial performances in early adulthood.
  • Partner Private
  • Children 1
  • Social
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