Jelly Roll gives away Grammy Award for very important reason | Music City Minute

As a society, we have come to expect compelling backstories for high-achieving individuals. Specifically, in pop culture, hallmarks of an artist’s lore are a key part of their identity – and by golly, we are suckers for a redemption story. A shining example of his concept is Jelly Roll. He has been very open about his troubled past and the poor choices that landed him in juvenile and adult detention. Even though he cannot right the wrongs of his past, the “Amen” singer recognized his opportunity to use his solid foundation of redemption songs to help others going through similar or hopeless situations. With that in mind, Jelly Roll has big plans to share his latest professional achievements at the Grammy Awards with the Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center in Nashville. The Tennessee native is hoping that by gifting one of his Grammys to the center, he can bring hope an inspiration to youths just like him, and ideally motivate the boys to turn their lives around.

I’m Sheena, and that’s your Music City Minute.