In a night filled with star-studded performances, one moment stood above the rest—when Jelly Roll and Keith Urban took the stage together at the 2024 CMA Awards for a surprise performance of “Liar.” Announced just hours before showtime, this last-minute reveal had fans buzzing with excitement and when the lights hit, the duo delivered a breathtaking live version of the emotionally charged track from Jelly Roll’s Beautifully Broken album. The crowd inside Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena was stunned into silence—and then into roaring applause.
The connection between Jelly and Keith was electric—his powerful vocals and visible emotion pulled everyone in while Keith Urban’s smooth harmonies and fiery guitar brought balance and depth, this wasn’t just a duet it was two artists living the lyrics exposing their truth on one of the biggest stages in country music. As the camera points to the crowd, jaws dropped, and eyes welled up, It was more than music it was a moment.
Jelly Roll & Keith Urban – “Liar” (CMA Awards 2024)
This CMA performance wasn’t their first collaboration. Earlier in 2024, Jelly Roll and Urban released “Don’t Want To,” a soul-baring track on Beautifully Broken that dives deep into personal battles with addiction, temptation, and emotional pain, the lyrics are raw and real. “Don’t mean I don’t want to” a line that hits hard, especially for anyone who’s ever tried to change but still fights the urge. Their voices work so well together that it feels like a conversation—two men reflecting, surviving, and singing from the heart.
Jelly Roll – “Don’t Want To” feat. Keith Urban (Official Audio)
That same vulnerability showed up once again when Jelly Roll performed “I Am Not Okay” at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. Alone on stage but backed by a full band, Jelly delivered one of the most personal and honest performances of his career. He opened up about mental health struggles, singing “I know I can’t be the only one who’s holding on for dear life…” The performance was emotional, raw, and incredibly moving—proving that even in the spotlight Jelly Roll isn’t afraid to let people see who he really is.
You can follow Jelly Roll across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. His music isn’t just about hits—it’s about healing, honesty and real-life moments. Whether he’s teaming up with legends like Keith Urban or standing alone under the lights, Jelly Roll proves again and again that true connection through music never needs special effects—just heart.