Jelly Roll Inducted into Grand Ole Opry

Country star celebrates Nashville roots during ceremony

Published on Mar. 12, 2026

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Jelly Roll, the 41-year-old country music star known for hits like "Son of a Sinner" and "Save Me," was officially inducted as the 77th active member of the prestigious Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on March 10, 2026. The induction ceremony featured performances by fellow Opry members Lainey Wilson, ERNEST, Leanne Morgan, and Craig Morgan, all of whom have played a significant role in Jelly Roll's rise to stardom over the past several years.

Why it matters

Jelly Roll's induction into the Grand Ole Opry, country music's most revered institution, is a major milestone in his career and a testament to his impact on the genre. As one of only 230 members in the Opry's history, this honor solidifies Jelly Roll's status as a true country music icon and highlights the unique journey that led him from his troubled past to the heights of country music success.

The details

During the induction ceremony, Jelly Roll took the stage to accept the honor, reflecting on how he "didn't find Nashville because of country music" but rather "found country music because of Nashville." He also paid tribute to the Opry members who helped propel his career, including ERNEST, who co-wrote Jelly's first No. 1 hit "Son of a Sinner," and Lainey Wilson, who collaborated with him on the hit "Save Me." The ceremony featured energetic duet performances between Jelly Roll and these artists, further showcasing the tight-knit community that has embraced him.

  • Jelly Roll was officially inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

The players

Jelly Roll

A 41-year-old country music star known for hits like "Son of a Sinner" and "Save Me," who was officially inducted as the 77th active member of the prestigious Grand Ole Opry.

Lainey Wilson

A fellow Opry member who collaborated with Jelly Roll on the hit song "Save Me" and welcomed him into the Opry family during the induction ceremony.

ERNEST

A country music singer-songwriter who co-wrote Jelly Roll's first No. 1 hit, "Son of a Sinner," and performed a medley of hits during the induction ceremony.

Leanne Morgan

A country music performer who took part in the induction ceremony to welcome Jelly Roll into the Opry.

Craig Morgan

A country music artist whose early 2000s hits were influential in Jelly Roll's shift towards the genre, and who also performed at the induction ceremony.

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What they’re saying

“You took a song that saved millions of people and you helped it saved millions more, Lainey. So many more people found this song because of you.”

— Jelly Roll (People)

“Tonight, we are welcoming a man who has never been afraid to tell the truth about his life, and that is powerful. He turned pain into purpose, mistakes into music, and somehow managed to make millions of people feel like they were just a little less alone. And I'm so proud to know you. I'm so proud to call you my friend. Jelly Roll, because of your heart, your story and the way that you have used your voice to lift everybody up, it is my honor to welcome you into the Grand Ole Opry family.”

— Lainey Wilson, Fellow Opry Member (People)

“I didn't find Nashville because of country music, y'all. I found country music because of Nashville, because I'm from here. And you take that kid that's been in that local juvenile with Ms. Hockett that's been in that local county jail with Sheriff Hall, and you bring him here and you give him Grammys, you give him awards, platinum plaques, and you make him a member of the most prestigious group. Less than 230 people are members of the Grand Ole Opry, y'all. And every word of that I said sounded like I was telling you a lot about myself, but that is a story that only God could be the author of.”

— Jelly Roll (People)

What’s next

Jelly Roll is currently gearing up for THE LITTLE ASS SHED TOUR with Kashus Culpepper, as well as a continuation of THE BIG ASS STADIUM TOUR with Post Malone and Carter Faith, which run relatively in tandem between April and July 2026, hitting major cities across the U.S. and Canada.

The takeaway

Jelly Roll's induction into the Grand Ole Opry is a remarkable achievement that underscores his remarkable journey from a troubled past to becoming a country music superstar. His heartfelt acceptance speech and the support of his fellow artists highlight the tight-knit community that has embraced Jelly Roll and his unique brand of country music.