Bear Bailey spent years singing at gas stations before the world noticed him. He wore a simple ball cap and work clothes while belting out songs in the bright lights of a parking lot. People on the internet loved his raw voice, but things changed when he stepped onto the Star Search stage.
He sang Jelly Roll and Brandon Lake’s song “Hard Fought Hallelujah.”Bear does not use autotune or fancy costumes to hide his voice. The superstar Jelly Roll could not stop crying while he watched the performance. He sat there with red eyes and told the crowd that he was totally overwhelmed. He said it felt like a divine moment was happening right in the room.
Jelly Roll Reacts to CRYING at Star Search Performance of His Song (Exclusive)
One viewer said that they had chills all over their body watching Jelly’s reaction. Another fan wrote that this was the most honest thing they had seen on television in years.
Jelly Roll was so moved that he could barely speak to the other judges. He knew the song’s writer would feel the same way. That writer is Brandon Lake, and he was also watching the performance from home. The two men share a deep love for music that comes from the heart. Brandon Lake later told everyone that the performance was a beautiful testimony.
I Was In Fact Crying Somewhere
Brandon Lake posted a TikTok video in which he admitted he was, in fact, crying. He was so happy to see his song Hard Fought Hallelujah used in such a special way. The song is one of the fans’ favorites and has even been nominated for a Grammy.
Jelly Roll is a singer who reminds us that music should be real and honest. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to see what he does next. Hear him talk about his extraordinary journey right here.