Jelly Roll to Be Inducted Into the Grand Ole Opry by Lainey Wilson

The induction ceremony is set for March 10th, with a portion of ticket sales benefiting a cause close to Jelly Roll's heart.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Country music star Jelly Roll will officially be inducted into the prestigious Grand Ole Opry on March 10th, with fellow artist Lainey Wilson handling the induction honors. Jelly Roll first learned of the invitation in December during an appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast, where he was surprised with the news by his musical influence, Craig Morgan. Morgan, along with Ernest and Leanne Morgan, will also be performing at the induction ceremony.

Why it matters

Induction into the Grand Ole Opry is one of the highest honors in country music, recognizing an artist's contributions to the genre and their status as a true country music icon. Jelly Roll's induction is a testament to his rising popularity and critical acclaim within the country music community.

The details

Jelly Roll, whose real name is Cory Jermaine Winfree, is a rapper-turned-country artist who has found mainstream success in recent years with hits like "Save Me" and "Sober". The induction ceremony on March 10th will feature performances from some of Jelly Roll's closest friends and musical influences, including Craig Morgan, Ernest, and Leanne Morgan. A portion of the ticket sales will also benefit the Judge Dinkins Educational Center, a cause that is close to Jelly Roll's heart.

  • Jelly Roll first learned of the Opry invitation in December 2025 during an appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast.
  • The induction ceremony is scheduled for March 10, 2026.

The players

Jelly Roll

A rapper-turned-country artist who has found mainstream success in recent years with hits like "Save Me" and "Sober".

Lainey Wilson

The country music artist who will be handling the induction honors for Jelly Roll's Grand Ole Opry ceremony.

Craig Morgan

A country music artist who is one of Jelly Roll's biggest musical influences and will be performing at the induction ceremony.

Ernest

A country music artist who will be performing at Jelly Roll's Grand Ole Opry induction ceremony.

Leanne Morgan

A country music artist who will be performing at Jelly Roll's Grand Ole Opry induction ceremony.

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What’s next

A portion of ticket sales for the induction ceremony will benefit the Judge Dinkins Educational Center, a cause that is close to Jelly Roll's heart.

The takeaway

Jelly Roll's induction into the Grand Ole Opry is a significant milestone in his career, recognizing his contributions to country music and his growing popularity within the genre. The ceremony, which will feature performances from his close friends and influences, underscores the country music community's embrace of Jelly Roll's unique artistry and crossover appeal.