At the February 2, 2026 Grammy Awards, Jelly Roll held a pocket-sized Bible on stage at Crypto.com Arena and declared his faith to millions of viewers, stating “First of all, Jesus, I hear you and I’m listening, Lord” before concluding with “Jesus is for everybody.” The artist won three Grammys that night, including Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for “Hard Fought Hallelujah” with Brandon Lake. He credited Jesus and his wife Alisa DeFord for transforming his life from a troubled past that included incarceration, emphasizing forgiveness and grace as central to his journey. The moment drew significant reactions, with Franklin Graham calling it the ceremony’s “only bright spot,” while the full story of his transformation reveals additional context.
Jelly Roll used his Grammy Awards platform to deliver an unambiguous declaration of faith to millions of viewers on Sunday, February 2, 2026, after winning three awards at the ceremony held at Crypto.com Arena. The 41-year-old artist accepted trophies for Best Contemporary Country Album for *Beautifully Broken*, Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for “Hard Fought Hallelujah” with Brandon Lake, and Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Amen” with Shaboozey.
Jelly Roll proclaimed his faith in Jesus from the Grammy stage after winning three awards including Best Contemporary Country Album.
During his acceptance speech for Best Contemporary Country Album, Jelly Roll acknowledged the time constraints but pressed forward with his message. “I know they’re going to try to kick me off here, so just let me try to get this out,” he began, then stated directly, “First of all, Jesus, I hear you and I’m listening, Lord. I am listening, Lord.” He credited both Jesus and his wife, former OnlyFans star Alisa DeFord, for transforming his life from a path that could have ended in death or jail, referencing his past in a six-foot cell. He held a pocket-sized Bible on stage while delivering his message of faith and gratitude. He also reminded viewers that forgiveness and grace are central to the Christian life and personal transformation.
The artist emphasized that “music had the power to change my life. And God had the power to change my life,” before concluding with the statement, “Jesus is for everybody.” His winning collaboration with Brandon Lake, “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” debuted at No. 51 on the Billboard Hot 100, achieved Platinum certification from the RIAA, and spent 20 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart.
Reactions came swiftly from religious figures and collaborators. Brandon Lake posted on social media, “HARD FOUGHT HALLELUJAH JUST WON A GRAMMY?! THANK YOU JESUS,” expressing gratitude to both Jelly Roll and the Grammys. Franklin Graham called the proclamation “only bright spot” at the awards ceremony, praising what he described as a clear testimony of God’s transformative power and urging bravery in standing before such an audience.
The moment offered millions of viewers a reminder that anyone can have a relationship with Jesus, delivered on a secular stage typically reserved for entertainment rather than evangelism.
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