'Powerful story': US star Jelly Roll pardoned for past convictions
The pardon restores civil rights and removes legal barriers for Jelly Roll's touring and outreach, recognizing his transformation from felony convictions, Tennessee officials said.
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Country Star Jelly Roll Earns Rare Pardon From Tennessee Governor, Stepping Closer To Firearm Ownership
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has pardoned country star Jelly Roll, recognizing his transformation from a teen involved in crime and drugs to a chart topping artist and advocate. The pardon helps restore some civil rights and clears barriers to his ongoing touring, outreach and criminal justice work. The post Country Star Jelly Roll Earns Rare Pardon From Tennessee Governor, Stepping Closer To Firearm Ownership appeared first on Concealed Nation. …
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee granted a pardon to Grammy-nominated country music artist Jelly Roll on December 18, recognizing his journey from incarcerated individual to social advocate and music star. This pardon is one of 33 pardons and commutations approved by the Republican governor during the Christmas season to honor Jelly Roll's personal transformation and growth. Jelly Roll's real name is Jason...
GOV. LEE PARDONS COUNTRY STAR JELLY ROLL FROM CRIMINAL PAST
12/23/25 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s governor pardoned country star Jelly Roll on Thursday for his criminal past in the state, acknowledging the Nashville native’s long 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 before diverse audiences, from people serving time in correctional …
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