The 2024 CMA Awards had a lot of great parts. But Jelly Roll singing with Brooks and Dunn was a big surprise. It might be one of the most feeling performances ever on that show. Their live song of Believe was more than just a tune. It was a very deep spiritual moment. From the first note, the entire room shifted arms raised, eyes welled with tears and the crowd fell silent in awe as three powerful voices came together to sing about faith, loss and hope.
What made this moment truly unforgettable was the raw passion behind every lyric. Jelly Roll is famous for showing his feelings. He sang the words with a voice full of emotion. Brooks and Dunn’s famous singing wrapped around his voice like a hug. This was not just a song on a stage. It felt like being in church inside a huge stadium. It made everyone remember how believing and being together can heal you. Their connection felt real. The way they sang felt true. And the way the crowd reacted said everything.
Brooks & Dunn with Jelly Roll – “Believe” (Live from the 58th Annual CMA Awards)
This was also a powerful moment of generational unity in country music. Seeing a modern star like Jelly Roll, known for blending country, rap and rock stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Brooks & Dunn proved just how timeless great storytelling can be. It was a passing of the torch and a celebration of shared faith and values through song.
And it’s not the first time Jelly Roll has used the stage to pay tribute to country legends, just months earlier at Stagecoach 2024, he honored Toby Keith with a bold and emotional cover of “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” and this time, he brought T-Pain with him. Together, they turned the classic into a heartfelt tribute that both surprised and united fans of all genres.
Jelly Roll feat. T-Pain – “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” (Amazon Music Original)
And we should remember T Pain too. He sang a great version of Tennessee Whiskey. People think of him with auto tuned pop songs. But he surprised everyone. He used his real voice with no tricks. It showed how talented he really is. That is why his time on stage with Jelly Roll felt so real and so right.
If you want to follow Jelly Roll you can find him online. He is on YouTube and Instagram and Facebook and TikTok. You can see how he keeps trying new things but never forgets where he came from. Every show he posts is more than just music. It is a little piece of his heart.