Throughout a latest look on the Joe Rogan Expertise, Jelly Roll broke down into tears after receiving an invite to turn out to be a member of the long-lasting Grand Ole Opry. The invite got here within the type of a video message from Jelly Roll’s idol and pal, Craig Morgan, whose music has had a serious impression on the Grammy-nominee’s life and profession.
“Hey Jelly, my friend,” started Morgan in his message filmed contained in the Opry. “I want to take a minute today to say congratulations on all the great things happening in your career and to thank you for the positive difference you are making in the lives of so many people who need the help.”
He continued, “I’ll never forget meeting you on the Grand Ole Opry, and how much it meant to me to hear you say my music helped you get through some really tough times. That’s one thing country music does really well. Who would have ever dreamed I’d be back at the Opry House today to say… Jelly Roll, you are officially invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. It’s an honor to say, ‘Welcome to the family, brother.’”
By the point the video ended, the singer was already overcome with emotion, even asking host Rogan for a hug. “I bet I’m the first person to ever get invited to the Grand Ole Opry on a podcast!” he exclaimed.
Jelly Roll made his Grand Ole Opry debut on November ninth, 2021. Earlier than sharing Morgan’s video message together with his visitor, Rogan performed a clip from that night time. Within the recording, Jelly Roll discusses how Morgan’s music “Almost Home” supplied him with inspiration and power when he was previously incarcerated. When he was launched, he was capable of see Morgan carry out the music reside on the Opry, and even identified his seat from the stage.
On Instagram, Jelly Roll shared the podcast clip and added his reflection within the caption: “I’m honored beyond words and I can’t stop pinching myself,” he wrote. “To everyone at the Opry, y’all are like family to me. To Craig Morgan, no matter how many times I say it I’ll never be able to tell you enough how much this has all meant to me.”
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