Music Saved Me | Jelly Roll on How Music Rescued Him from Prison and Addiction

In this powerful replay episode of Music Saved Me, host Lynn Hoffman sits down with multi-platinum artist Jelly Roll to explore his remarkable journey from incarceration to country music stardom and the healing power of music. Jelly Roll opens up about how music literally saved his life, transforming him from a troubled youth facing multiple prison sentences to one of the most authentic voices in modern country and hip-hop. He shares candid stories about battling addiction, finding redemption behind bars, and discovering his purpose through songwriting. From his early days in Nashville’s underground scene to breakthrough hits like “Save Me” and “Son of a Sinner,” Jelly Roll discusses the healing power of music and how vulnerability in his lyrics has connected with millions of fans facing similar struggles. He reflects on sobriety, second chances, and using his platform to advocate for criminal justice reform and addiction recovery. This episode captures the essence of Music Saved Me – honest conversations about how music transforms lives, offers hope in dark moments, and provides a path to redemption. Featured Topics: ∙ Overcoming addiction and incarceration through music ∙ The power of authentic storytelling in songwriting ∙ Finding purpose after prison ∙ Balancing country and hip-hop influences ∙ Using fame to advocate for criminal justice reform ∙ Sobriety and mental health in the music industry Listen to Jelly Roll’s inspiring story of how music saved his life and continues to save others. Support the show: https://musicsavedme.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Support the show: https://musicsavedme.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.