Charley Crockett Calls Out Jelly Roll's Grammys Speech, Urges Country Music to Follow Bad Bunny's Lead

Crockett condemns Trump and criticizes country artists who 'love their oppressor' in impassioned social media post

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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In a lengthy social media statement, country artist Charley Crockett appeared to take aim at Jelly Roll's Grammys acceptance speech, comparing it unfavorably to Bad Bunny's politically charged performance. Crockett condemned the Trump administration and urged the country music establishment to take notes from Bad Bunny's celebration of Puerto Rican culture and willingness to speak out against injustice.

Why it matters

Crockett's comments highlight the growing divide in country music between artists who embrace political and social activism, and those who shy away from such topics. His critique of Jelly Roll's Grammys speech, which focused on faith and redemption, suggests a desire for country stars to use their platforms to address pressing issues like immigration and income inequality.

The details

In his post, Crockett did not explicitly mention Jelly Roll by name, but his comments about an artist who 'talked about Jesus' at the Grammys were widely interpreted as a reference to Jelly Roll's acceptance speech. Crockett went on to praise Bad Bunny for using his platform to protest ICE and celebrate Puerto Rican culture, arguing that country music should be following his lead. Crockett also condemned the 'grifter' Trump administration and criticized country artists who 'love their oppressor', seemingly alluding to Jelly Roll's decision not to address political topics in his own Grammys speech.

  • Crockett posted his statement on social media on February 10, 2026, shortly after the 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony.
  • Jelly Roll won the Best Contemporary Country Album award at the 2026 Grammys on February 5, 2026.

The players

Charley Crockett

A country music artist who was nominated for Best Traditional Country Album at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

Jelly Roll

A country music artist who won the Best Contemporary Country Album award at the 2026 Grammys, delivering a speech focused on faith and redemption.

Bad Bunny

A Puerto Rican-American artist who won Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys and used his acceptance speech to protest ICE and celebrate Puerto Rican culture.

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States, whom Crockett condemned as a 'grifter' in his social media post.

Bunnie Xo

Jelly Roll's wife, who defended her husband's Grammys speech about faith on her podcast.

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What they’re saying

“When I was at the Grammys the other night I saw a guy get up and talk about Jesus and then I saw Bad Bunny get up there and talk like Jesus.”

— Charley Crockett, Country Music Artist (wbkr.com)

“It's so horrific and it's so sad and it's borderline demonic, honestly. In what world is it ever okay to question somebody's walk with God?”

— Bunnie Xo, Jelly Roll's Wife (Dumb Blonde Podcast)

What’s next

Crockett has indicated that he plans to speak out on political issues in the country music community in the near future, potentially drawing a further contrast between his views and those of artists like Jelly Roll.

The takeaway

Charley Crockett's impassioned critique of Jelly Roll's Grammys speech and praise for Bad Bunny's political activism highlights the growing divide in country music between artists who embrace social and political engagement, and those who prefer to focus on more traditional themes like faith and redemption. This debate is likely to continue as country music grapples with its role in addressing pressing societal issues.