3S. Jelly Roll just stepped onto the most hallowed stage in country music to perform “Almost Home” with Craig Morgan — the very man whose voice once carried him through his darkest nights.

Jelly Roll performed Almost Home at the Grand Ole Opry, which is a testament to his incredible life journey. It is a song for him, but it is also so much more about his struggles, his dreams , and the impact of music. You can almost feel the fire and history of the stage when Jelly Roll, joined by country legend Craig Morgan in his new song, hits that note.  The song and this moment are meaningful on levels far beyond performance.

The performance opens with an emotional introduction from Craig Morgan, who remembers Jelly Roll’s debut on the Grand Ole Opry. “It just made me real when I listened to Craig out in the world when I was in jail, to know someone understood what it was like to me at the end of the road, and I was somewhere in the middle of the road,” Jelly Roll says. They feel how far he has come while looking at the face of the man, who was a legend that every man was inspired by. It’s a potent full-circle moment.

Craig Morgan and Jelly Roll perform “Almost Home” Live at the Grand Ole Opry

Jelly Roll’s voice crackles with emotion on Almost Home. The song is a poem about a man who weathered life and returned home. His voice has the gravity of someone who has really suffered but is about to find  peace. The two elements together and the very nature of the Grand Ole Opry stage make for an unforgettably intimate performance, every note feeling like a hugely personal affair.

When Jelly Roll now transitions into Save Me, the mood is similar to going from Almost Home to Save Me, from the hopefulness of our main character of Almost Home to the darker and reflective themes present in Save Me. In Save Me, Jelly Roll shares the emotional struggles he still endures. This shift in tone, from one song to the next, speaks to his versatility as an artist, idiosyncratic and anecdotal, like so many of his life choices, inflected by the highs and lows achieved during his long career.

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Almost Home and Save Me both highlight the depths of Jelly Roll’s struggles while also showcasing just how far he’s come. One song represents some of his successes, and the other some of his tribulations, creating an impressive equilibrium in his performance. It makes the performer so relatable. Well, these emotions he tried to sing out in emotional is just brilliant

Jelly Roll has touched hearts with his raw honesty, and his music continues to inspire many worldwide. Follow Jelly Roll on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube to keep track of his most current performances and music! And his journey has only just begun — more to come!

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