At CMA Fest 2024, Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson teamed up for a performance of “Save Me” that was nothing short of powerful. The crowd fell silent as Jelly Roll opened with raw, emotional lyrics about feeling broken and stuck in a cycle of pain. His voice filled with honesty and grit, captured what it feels like to be lost and searching for anything that can help.
When Lainey Wilson joined him on stage, her voice brought a softness that balanced Jelly Roll’s rough edges. Together, they produced a lovely contrast between two voices from opposing sides narrating the same tale. Though each of them sang it, the message changed from hopelessness to strength in the lyrics “I’m so damaged beyond repair,” which hit deeply. The performance was a shared story of survival, not only a duet.
Jelly Roll with Lainey Wilson – “Save Me” | CMA Fest 2024
Every word they sang seemed personal. It was more than simply music; it was therapy. Some fans were crying however all fans in the audience were obviously touched. Jelly Roll and Lainey linked rather than just played. Though it may seem impossible, their voices spoke the truth about suffering as well as about dedication.
That same truth carries over in Jelly Roll’s interview with Pure Country, where he talks about how music changed his life. He shares stories behind his album Whitsitt Chapel, calling it his “coming of age” project.
Jelly Roll on how music changed him, his new album Whitsitt Chapel, The Garth Hug + more!
Songs like “Kill a Man” and “The Lost” aren’t just lyrics, they’re parts of his own life written to give others hope. Jelly Roll explains how, as a teenager in juvenile detention, he never imagined this life. Now, he visits those same kinds of places, showing kids what’s possible through music
Jelly Roll’s journey proves that even in the darkest moments, change is possible. He’s not just singing for himself, he’s singing for everyone who’s ever felt broken. You can follow his powerful story and more of his music on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Spotify. His songs remind listners that it’s okay to be hurt, but it’s even better to heal.