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

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.

Governor Lee grants executive clemency to 33 Tennesseans, Jelly Roll among those pardoned

According to the governor’s office, executive clemency decisions are made in consultation with the Tennessee Board of Parole, which provides non-binding recommendations for each applicant.

Country star Jelly Roll receives pardon for past felony convictions

After years of seeking redemption from his criminal history, country star Jelly Roll has finally been pardoned for two previous felony convictions related to robbery and drugs. On Thursday, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee granted the musician a pardon for both felonies, which date back to before 2010, formally extending him forgiveness from the state. The singer was one of 33 people to receive pardons on Thursday from Lee, who for years has issued cleme…

Jelly Roll receives pardon from Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee

Country singer Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, received an official pardon by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Thursday.