Jelly Roll
Jason DeFord (born December 4, 1984), known professionally as Jelly Roll (sometimes stylized as JellyRoll), is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter known for his collaborations with Lil Wyte, Struggle Jennings, and Tech N9ne. In 2023, he won three CMT Music Awards for the song “Son of a Sinner”.
Jason DeFord was raised in the Antioch neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee.
Known For
Tulsa King
2022
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The Daily Show
1996
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Saturday Night Live
1975
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
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Raw
1993
GOAT
2026
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
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WWE Friday Night SmackDown
1999
Acting
2026
Star Search
as Self - Panelist
(9 episodes)
2025
FireAid Benefit Concert
as Self
2025
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
as Self
2025
WrestleMania 41: Saturday
as Himself
2025
Saturday Night's Main Event XL
as Jelly Roll
2025
WWE SummerSlam 2025: Saturday
as Jelly Roll
2025
WWE SummerSlam 2025: Sunday
as Jelly Roll
2025
Grace for the World
as Self
2025
WWE Clash in Paris 2025
as Jelly Roll (Crowd Member)
2025
What Drives You with John Cena
as Self
(1 episode)
2025
What Do You Wanna Talk About? With Cody Rhodes
as self
(1 episode)
2025
What's Your Story? With Steph McMahon
as Self - Guest
(1 episode)
2025
WWE: Unreal
as Self
(1 episode)
2025
WWE: Unreal
2024
Rebel Country
as Self
2024
Live from Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central
as Self
2024
CMA Fest 2024
as Presenter
2024
WWE SummerSlam 2024
as Jelly Roll
2024
Toby Keith: American Icon
as Self
2024
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self
2024
Adam Ray Is Dr. Phil UNLEASHED
as Self
2024
Nate Bargatze's Nashville Christmas
as Self
2024
On the Go with Gabe
as Self
(1 episode)
2023
Jelly Roll: Save Me
as Self
2023
Reportin’ for Duty: A Tribute to Leslie Jordan
as Self
2023
Still Playin' Possum: Music and Memories of George Jones
2023
iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023
as Self
2023
Lynyrd Skynyrd: Celebrating 50 Years Live at the Ryman
as Self
2023
Dr Phil LIVE!
as Self
(1 episode)
2022
Barmageddon
as Self - Contestant
(1 episode)
2022
Amazon Music Live
as Self
(1 episode)
2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show
as Self
(1 episode)
2022
Fire Country
as Noah
(1 episode)
2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show
as Self - Guest
(1 episode)
2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self
(2 episodes)
2018
American Idol
as Self
(2 episodes)
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
(2 episodes)
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
(3 episodes)
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Musical Guest
(2 episodes)
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Guest host
(2 episodes)
2002
CMT Music Awards
as Self
(1 episode)
2002
CMT Music Awards
as Self - Performer
(2 episodes)
1999
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
1996
The Daily Show
as Self
(1 episode)
1993
Raw
1985
Saturday Night's Main Event
as Jelly Roll
(1 episode)
1984
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self
(2 episodes)
1975
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest
(1 episode)
1972
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest
as Self - Performer (Times Square)
(4 episodes)
1966
Academy of Country Music Awards
as Self - Performer
(1 episode)
1959
The Grammys
as Self
(1 episode)
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Country Rap: A Documentary
as Self
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Your Ride Is Here
as (as Jason DeFord)
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The Magnanimous Seven
Sound
2024
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Songs
2024
Twisters
Songs
2023
iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023
Musician