Jelly Roll Reveals Terrifying ATV Accident Before Grammys

The 'Save Me' singer hid his broken collarbone injury from the public for weeks after flipping his vehicle.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Country singer Jelly Roll has revealed he suffered a serious ATV accident just before the Grammy Awards, breaking his collarbone and flipping the vehicle. Despite the severity of the crash, he powered through appearances and celebrations at the Grammys without publicly acknowledging the injury. His wife, Bunnie Xo, described the accident as the 'worst day of my life.' Jelly Roll admitted that at the Grammys, every time someone went in for a hug, he wanted to 'cry' because of the pain. This past weekend marked the first time Jelly Roll had gotten back on the ATV since the crash.

Why it matters

Jelly Roll's revelation about his hidden injury highlights the challenges and sacrifices artists sometimes make to fulfill professional obligations, even when dealing with significant personal hardships. The story also underscores the importance of open communication, as Jelly Roll's wife expressed how difficult the accident was for her as well.

The details

During the ATV accident, Jelly Roll broke his collarbone after flipping the vehicle. He initially believed he had completely totaled the ATV, but it was ultimately fully restored. Despite the severity of the crash, Jelly Roll kept the incident private for weeks, powering through appearances and celebrations at the Grammy Awards without publicly acknowledging the injury.

  • On Sunday (March 1), Jelly Roll shared details about the ATV accident that occurred just before the Grammy Awards.
  • This past weekend marked the first time Jelly Roll had gotten back on the ATV since the crash.

The players

Jelly Roll

A country singer known for hits like 'Save Me' who suffered a serious ATV accident before the Grammy Awards, breaking his collarbone.

Bunnie Xo

Jelly Roll's wife, who described the ATV accident as the 'worst day of my life.'

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What they’re saying

“Every time someone went in for a hug, I wanted to 'cry' because of the pain.”

— Jelly Roll (q985online.com)

“Worst day of my life.”

— Bunnie Xo, Jelly Roll's wife (q985online.com)

What’s next

Jelly Roll will receive one of country music's highest honors when he is inducted into the Grand Ole Opry by his friend Lainey Wilson in a few weeks.

The takeaway

Jelly Roll's revelation about his hidden injury before the Grammys highlights the sacrifices artists sometimes make to fulfill professional obligations, even when dealing with significant personal hardships. The story underscores the importance of open communication, as Jelly Roll's wife expressed how difficult the accident was for her as well.