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Country music artist Jelly Roll, who recently won Best Contemporary Country Album at the Grammy Awards, has expressed his intent to voice his opinions on the current state of the world. He admitted to having been disconnected from politics and world events for most of his life, due to his upbringing in a drug-addicted household and subsequent incarceration. Though he previously addressed Congress about the fentanyl crisis and met with Donald Trump after the 2024 election, he has always maintained that he is not a political person.
Country Star Jelly Roll Talks Politics and His Grammy Win
Jelly Roll, winner of the Best Contemporary Country Album at the Grammy Awards, announced plans to vocalize his political views. Normally distant from politics, Jelly Roll seems ready to discuss his beliefs in the near future.
Jelly Roll, post his Grammy victory for Beautifully Broken, received a question regarding the country’s circumstances from a Rolling Stone reporter. This followed Billie Eilish’s criticism of Donald Trump’s immigration policies and Shaboozey’s dedication of his Grammy to immigrant children.
Jelly Roll addressed America’s political divide during his acceptance speech, emphasizing the significance of religion in his life and asserting that no single political party owns Jesus.
Despite jokingly calling himself a “dumb redneck”, Jelly Roll confessed to being largely uninvolved in politics throughout his life. Having grown up in chaotic circumstances, his focus was primarily on survival rather than global politics.
Notwithstanding his political apathy, Jelly Roll confirmed his intent to articulate his perspectives soon. He has previously addressed Congress about the fentanyl crisis and indirectly instigated speculations about his political leanings post meeting then-president-elect Donald Trump.
Jelly Roll clarified his apolitical stance by expressing his honor in meeting any president-elect and his indifference towards their policies.
Reported by Nancy Dillon
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