August 26, 2024
Jelly Roll announces new album 'Beautifully Broken': A journey of purpose and healing
Country music star Jelly Roll is making a powerful return with his upcoming album Beautifully Broken, set to release on October 11, 2024, through BBR Music Group/Republic Records. This album marks a significant chapter in Jelly Roll's career, showcasing his commitment to creating music that serves a deeper purpose.
A deep dive into Beautifully Broken
Jelly Roll, known for his candid storytelling, shares that Beautifully Broken includes tracks like "I Am Not Okay," "Liar," and the single "Get By," which is ESPN's 2024 College Football anthem. In "Get By," he sings about resilience and recovery.<br><br>The album cover, unveiled on social media, shows a skull with a gold crown against a marble background, symbolizing themes of adversity and strength.
"I light every bridge I see, yeah, just to watch it burn / If you'd seen all the hell I've seen, it'd make your stomach turn / I think you know / Why I do what I do when I do, mm,"
Jelly Roll - Get By (Official Lyric Video) Listen to "Get By" here: https://jellyroll.lnk.to/getby From the new album, Beautifully Broken, ...
Jelly Roll
Jason Bradley DeFord , known professionally as Jelly Roll , is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Antioch, Tennessee. Beginning his career in 2003,
Purpose-driven music and personal growth
In a recent interview, Jelly Roll told The New York Times Magazine that his focus has shifted to making music with purpose rather than chasing commercial success. "I'm looking for songs that have a purpose," he said, adding that his decisions are no longer driven by financial gain.<br><br>One of the tracks, "Winning Streak," is particularly personal, inspired by Jelly Roll's experiences and his sobriety journey. The artist, who regularly attends Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, revealed that the title for "Winning Streak" came from an encounter during one of these sessions, where a fellow attendee remarked, "Nobody came in here on a winning streak."
I'm well past putting out anything for money. So, now, it really is a why. Songs like "Winning Streak
A tour and charitable efforts
Before the album's release, Jelly Roll will launch his Beautifully Broken tour on August 27, 2024, in Salt Lake City, ending on November 23 in Jacksonville, Florida. The tour spans 37 cities, including stops at major venues like LA's Crypto.com Arena and NYC's Madison Square Garden, with support from Warren Zeiders and Alexandra Kay.<br><br>Adding to the album's impact, Jelly Roll has announced that all net profits from pre-orders of Beautifully Broken made through his U.S. web store will be donated to charities that support mental health and addiction recovery. This charitable initiative is a reflection of Jelly Roll's ongoing commitment to giving back, inspired by his struggles with addiction and mental health. For more information on tour dates and to pre-save the album, visit Jelly Roll's <a href="https://jellyroll615.com/">official website</a>.