Jelly Roll is the stage name of an American singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee, known for blending country, rock, hip-hop, and Southern soul influences. Emerging from the Memphis and Nashville music scenes, he began recording and performing in the 2000s and gained wider mainstream recognition in the 2010s and 2020s. His work often features autobiographical lyrics addressing themes of struggle, addiction, redemption and resilience, delivered in a direct, gritty vocal style that crosses genre boundaries. Jelly Roll's music is characterized by raw storytelling, a mix of acoustic and electric instrumentation, and collaborations that reflect both country and hip-hop traditions.