Genre-defying artist Jelly Roll delivered one of the most memorable and faith-forward moments of the night at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 1, 2026, taking home three GRAMMY Awards and using the global stage to openly declare his love for Jesus.
Jelly Roll earned:
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Best Contemporary Country Album for his chart-topping project,
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Best Country Duo/Group Performance for "Amen" with Shaboozey, and
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Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for "Hard Fought Hallelujah" with Brandon Lake.
The wins capped off a remarkable GRAMMY night in which Jelly Roll stood out among major country contenders including Eric Church, Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, and Tyler Childers.
During his acceptance speech, Jelly Roll offered a heartfelt testimony, telling the audience that he believes "God had a bigger purpose" for his life and that his journey stands as evidence of redemption and grace. He boldly added, "This year is all Jesus," before reminding viewers that faith is not about labels, genres, or politics.
"Jesus is for everybody," Jelly Roll said, drawing a powerful response from the audience and sparking widespread conversation across social media.
Known for his honesty about past struggles and personal transformation, Jelly Roll has increasingly spoken about the role of faith in his life, often pointing to God's mercy as the foundation of his healing and success. His GRAMMY night testimony resonated deeply with fans across country, hip-hop, and Christian music communities alike.
As the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards concluded, Jelly Roll's message rang clear: his achievements are not self-made, but God-given-and he is unashamed to give all the glory back to Jesus.
