October 13th 2024.
Jelly Roll, the iconic country singer, recently revealed a surprising detail about his past. At the young age of 14, he was court-ordered to join Alcoholics Anonymous. Now, at 39 years old, he is known for his hit songs such as Wild Ones, Save Me, and All My Life. Despite his success, he has always been open about his troubled upbringing. Growing up with a mother who struggled with mental illness and addiction, Jelly Roll found himself in and out of prison as a young adult.
In a recent interview, Jelly Roll was asked about his experiences with Alcoholics Anonymous. He shared that his song, I Am Not Okay, was inspired by his time in the program and played a significant role in his latest album, Beautifully Broken. When asked about his first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, he admitted that he doesn't remember it very well since he was court-ordered to attend. However, he does remember the first time he found solace in the meetings and how much he has learned from them.
Jelly Roll then went on to talk about the impact Alcoholics Anonymous has had on him. He shared that he has never been more inspired than after leaving a meeting. He believes that everyone should experience at least one meeting in their lifetime, even if they have never struggled with addiction. He described the meetings as a form of good theater, where one can listen, learn, laugh, and cry.
The singer has always used his life experiences to inform his lyrics, and his time in Alcoholics Anonymous is no exception. In a New York Times interview, he reflected on his storytelling and how it relates to his song, Winning Streak. He explained that the song was written from the perspective of a real-life story he witnessed at an AA meeting in a church basement. Despite still having a drink or smoking weed occasionally, Jelly Roll has managed to stay away from drugs that he knows could have killed him. He credits attending AA meetings as a way to maintain his relationship with those drugs, even though he never shares during the meetings.
In the same interview, Jelly Roll discussed his past struggles with the law. He shared that he was in and out of prison from the age of 14 to 25. He recalls being caught with a cannabis charge and a pack of cigarettes as a juvenile and not following through with the citation. He also mentioned a schoolyard fight at the age of 14. Now, he is learning to forgive himself for the mistakes he made in his youth. He acknowledges that he was young and didn't know any better at the time.
Jelly Roll has come a long way since his younger days, and he is grateful for the lessons he has learned. He hopes that by sharing his story, he can help others who may be going through similar struggles. He ended the interview by encouraging anyone who may be facing challenges to reach out for help. As he continues to grow and heal, Jelly Roll's music will undoubtedly reflect his journey.
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