Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll, who has sought redemption from criminal past

Country Megastar Jelly Roll Gets Full Pardon for Past Drug and Robbery Charges

Country megastar Jelly Roll has long sought forgiveness for his criminal past and the state of Tennessee happily obliged with a full pardon.

Country music superstar gets full pardon from state’s governor

Jason DeFord, known professionally as Jelly Roll, hopes the pardon will help him expand his international tours and Christian missionary work without administrative barriers.

Tenn. governor pardons country star Jelly Roll

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee's governor pardoned country star Jelly Roll on Thursday for his criminal past in the state, acknowledging the Nashville native ' s long road back from drugs and prison through soul-searching, songwriting and advocacy for second chances.

Governor Pardons Jelly Roll

Tennessee's governor pardoned country star Jelly Roll on Thursday for his criminal past in the state, acknowledging the Nashville native's road back from drugs and prison through soul-searching, songwriting, and advocacy for second chances. The rapper-turned-singer whose legal name is Jason Deford has spoken for years about his redemption arc...

Tennessee Governor Pardons Country Star Jelly Roll for Past Convictions

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee granted a pardon Thursday to Grammy-nominated country artist Jelly Roll for his previous criminal convictions, noting the musician’s journey from incarceration to advocacy and stardom. The pardon, one of 33 clemency actions granted by the Republican governor in light of the Christmas season, celebrates Jelly Roll’s personal growth. Born as Jason Bradley DeFord on Dec. 4, 1984, the Nashville native spent much of his youth …

Jelly Roll Is a Free Man

Jelly Roll was pardoned in Tennessee for past felonies, and now it will be easier for him to travel internationally for concerts.