Jelly Roll announces major career break weeks after divorce: ‘I need to heal’
Jelly Roll has announced that he is stepping away from touring for up to two years, telling fans he needs time to “heal”. The 41-year-old country music star shared the unexpected news during his July 28 concert at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. “This has truly been a lifetime experience for me,” Jelly Roll told the crowd. “In a couple of nights, I go to Colorado Springs and do my last show for a year or two.” © Getty ImagesJelly Roll with his son Noah Buddy DeFord The ‘Need a Favor’ singer continued: ‘I’m fixing to take some time off and heal. I love you all so much. Thank you for the opportunity.’ Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, did not explain what he was healing from or directly connect the decision to the recent end of his marriage. However, the announcement came less than two weeks after his divorce from Bunnie Xo was finalized following almost a decade of marriage. © Getty ImagesJelly Roll with ex-wife Bunnie XO in 2024 …









