Jelly Roll Says He May Quit Music to Follow God's Calling

Country singer Jelly Roll says he has accomplished his music career goals and is taking a break to seek divine guidance on his future, which could include leaving the industry. The artist, whose real name is Jason DeFord, made the comments in an interview shared on social media on September 13. "Everything that Jason DeFord or Jelly Roll wanted to do in the music business, I've done now, so at this point, I really need to go talk to God and see if he wants me to stick around, or what he wants me to do next," he said. "If God tells me to go work at a homeless shelter in Paducah, Ky., I'm outta here, y'all will never see me again." Jelly Roll, 41, has earned three Grammy Awards, topped the Billboard 200 chart, and been inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. He stated he is taking a break from touring and the music business to focus on personal work, including sobriety, therapy, and his faith. "I just gotta go do a little bit of work on myself to make sure that I'm all the way ready," he said. "I'm completely sober, though.