Jelly Roll to be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry

Ceremony set for March 10th with appearances from fellow Opry members

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Jelly Roll, the chart-topping country artist, will be officially inducted into the prestigious Grand Ole Opry on March 10th. The ceremony will be led by fellow Opry member and close friend Lainey Wilson, with appearances from other Opry stars like Craig Morgan, Leanne Morgan, and ERNEST. A portion of the ticket sales will benefit the Judge Dinkins Educational Center, a cause important to Jelly Roll.

Why it matters

Jelly Roll's induction into the Grand Ole Opry marks a major milestone in his career, as the Opry is considered the most prestigious country music stage. His journey to this point has been inspiring, as he has overcome personal challenges and risen to become one of country music's biggest stars in recent years.

The details

Jelly Roll's invitation to join the Opry came as a surprise during a December appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, when host Joe Rogan played a prerecorded message from Opry member Craig Morgan inviting him to become an official member. This emotional moment marked the culmination of Jelly Roll's long-standing dream, as he had previously sat in the Opry audience shortly after his release from prison and watched Morgan perform 'Almost Home' - an experience he has described as 'life changing.' Years later, Morgan would present Jelly Roll with framed, handwritten lyrics of that same song, symbolizing how far the artist has come.

  • Jelly Roll will be officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on March 10, 2026.
  • Jelly Roll made his Opry debut on November 9, 2021.

The players

Jelly Roll

A chart-topping country artist who will be inducted into the prestigious Grand Ole Opry on March 10th.

Lainey Wilson

A fellow Opry member and close friend of Jelly Roll, who will lead the induction ceremony.

Craig Morgan

An Opry member who surprised Jelly Roll with an invitation to join the Opry during a December appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience.

Judge Dinkins Educational Center

A cause near to Jelly Roll's heart, to which a portion of the induction ceremony ticket sales will be donated.

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