Tennessee board recommends pardon for country star Jelly Roll

April 23, 2025, 2:20 pm

In a twist that might surprise even the most die-hard country fans, a Tennessee parole board has recommended a pardon for country star Jelly Roll. The move highlights the complicated mix of celebrity and criminal past, proving that sometimes a second chance is as catchy as a chart-topping country hit.


globalnews.ca / Jelly Roll moves closer to being pardoned for his past crimes

Jelly Roll has never shied away from discussing the time he spent in prison for robbery and drug charges.

torontosun.com / Tennessee board recommends governor pardon country star Jelly Roll

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Board of Parole on Tuesday recommended a pardon for country music star Jelly Roll, a Nashville native who has spoken openly about his criminal record and what it has taken to overcome it. The board’s action leaves the final decision on a pardon up to Gov. Bill...


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