4t JELLY ROLL “CONFESSION” IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT: “I’m at my worst in my head…”The country giant canceled his first show in New Zealand just hours before taking the stage, then quietly admitted: the Australia-New Zealand tour turned into a mental hell despite still smiling brightly on the outside.On the “No Filter” podcast, he whispered:“Fame can’t save you from the abyss.”What happened on the other side of the world that made the man who had overcome prison, addiction… now admit for the first time that he was “broken”?And this time, will he have the strength to stand up like before?
Jelly Roll, a legendary country music icon widely loved for his inspiring life story of overcoming prison and addiction, recently shocked fans worldwide by suddenly canceling his first show in New Zealand just hours before going on stage. Under the bright lights and cheers, he appeared as a radiant smile to the outside world, but deep inside, he was going through the darkest days in his mind.
On the “No Filter” podcast, Jelly Roll whispered a confession that surprised many: “Danh vọng không thể cứu bạn khỏi vực thẳm.” This simple yet profound statement reveals a completely different perspective on the life of an artist whom most people only know through his songs and moments of glory on stage.
What happened on the other side of the world when he faced intense pressure during his Australia and New Zealand tour? While still smiling publicly, he admitted it was a “địa ngục tinh thần.” The stress of maintaining his image, his mental health deteriorating day by day, combined with a grueling schedule, forced him to pay the price with the internal breakdown he had long tried to suppress and hide from the outside.
Jelly Roll is not the first, nor the only one, to experience such a state. He has previously endured difficult years struggling with addiction and prison, rising strongly from the darkness. But this time, the exhaustion and loneliness felt even deeper. He shared that for the first time, he truly felt “đã gãy vụn,” a feeling very different from any challenge before. The suffering did not come from outside but from an endless inner battle.
His confession serves as a warning not only to fans but also to many other artists navigating the spotlight of fame. Fame and money cannot heal deep mental wounds, and sometimes they must accept acknowledging their weaknesses to seek sharing and help.
Now, standing at a crossroads of his career and mental health, many wonder: can Jelly Roll find the strength and resilience to rise again? Perhaps he will need more support from family, friends, and fans to overcome this difficult phase.
His music, with sincere and emotional lyrics, has always been a voice of revival and hope. Maybe, one day soon, Jelly Roll will regain himself, open up to the world with that renewed experience, and continue inspiring millions with his truth and courage.
Jelly Roll’s story is not only a personal journey but also a powerful reminder of the importance of mental health in the art world—where the bright stage lights sometimes hide the invisible monsters tormenting an artist’s soul.
