Mtp.š BREAKING: Jelly Roll Named OŠæe of TIME MagaziŠæeās āTop 100 Most IŠæflĻ eŠætial Artists of 2025ā
š„š¤ BREAKING: JELLY ROLL NAMED ONE OF TIME MAGAZINEāS āTOP 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL ARTISTS OF 2025ā ā A REDEMPTION STORY THATāS CHANGING AMERICA š«ā¤ļø

Itās official: Jelly Roll has been named one of TIME Magazineās Top 100 Most Influential Artists of 2025, and the world canāt stop celebrating the man whose music, mission, and mercy have redefined what it means to be a star.
From a troubled past to a trailblazing present, Jelly Rollās story isnāt just about fame ā itās about faith, forgiveness, and the fierce belief that no one is too broken to change the world.
š āA VOICE THAT BUILT BRIDGES BETWEEN FAME AND HUMANITYā

In its feature, TIME praised Jelly Roll as āa voice that built bridges between fame and humanity ā a man whose music doesnāt just tell stories, it saves lives.ā
The magazine highlighted his tireless advocacy for addiction recovery, prison reform, and mental health awareness ā causes that come straight from his own life.
āHeās proof that pain can be repurposed into purpose,ā TIME wrote. āThat the greatest songs arenāt written in studios ā theyāre written in scars.ā
From charity concerts and community drives to his visits with inmates and at-risk youth, Jelly Roll has become a symbol of redemption through action.
š¤ āSONGS FADE. BUT KINDNESS ā THATāS THE REAL ENCORE.ā

When asked about the honor, Jelly Roll didnāt talk about awards or achievements. He spoke about impact.
āSongs fade,ā he said. āBut kindness ā thatās the real encore.ā
Those words, humble yet powerful, capture exactly why this moment feels bigger than music.
For Jelly, success has never been about the stage lights. Itās been about the light he can leave behind.
š„ FROM CELL BLOCKS TO CENTER STAGE
Jelly Rollās rise from the streets of Nashville to the front cover of TIME reads like something out of a Southern gospel myth ā equal parts heartbreak, hope, and holy ground.
Once dismissed as an underdog, heās now a Grammy nominee, a sold-out arena headliner, and one of Americaās most beloved truth-tellers.
But even at the height of fame, he hasnāt forgotten where he came from.
āEvery concert I do, I look out and see somebody who reminds me of my old self,ā he said. āAnd I just want to tell them ā you can make it too.ā
Itās that unfiltered authenticity thatās made him not just a musician, but a movement.
ā¤ļø THE MAN BEHIND THE MUSIC
Offstage, Jelly Roll and his wife Bunnie Xo have become a beacon of love and resilience. Together, theyāve launched initiatives to help struggling families and recovering addicts ā often quietly, without press.
āHe doesnāt do it for the cameras,ā one friend told TIME. āHe does it because he remembers what it feels like to have no one.ā
That kind of humility is rare ā and itās exactly what has cemented Jelly Roll as Americaās everyman hero.
š A LEGACY BEYOND LYRICS
TIMEās recognition is more than a career milestone. Itās a cultural acknowledgment ā a reminder that influence isnāt measured in views or chart numbers, but in the hearts you move.
From the Bridgestone Arena to the White House lawn, Jelly Rollās message has stayed the same: redemption is real, and love is louder than shame.
āYou canāt fake soul,ā TIME concluded. āAnd Jelly Rollās got enough of it to heal a nation.ā
š¶ From inmate to inspiration. From outlaw to icon.
Jelly Roll didnāt just make music ā he made meaning.
š Read the full TIME Magazine feature ā and discover how one manās second chance became Americaās favorite redemption song.