How was Jelly Roll invited to the Grand Ole Opry? Country star breaks down after surprise announcement

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Jelly Roll became emotional during his appearance on the Wednesday, December 10 episode of The Joe Rogan Experience. The American rapper and singer broke down in tears while watching a video of Craig Morgan inviting him to officially become a member of the Grand Ole Opry.

In the video, Craig praised Jelly, acknowledging his impact in the music industry before inviting him to join the Grand Ole Opry.

“And who would have ever dreamed back then that I’d be back at the Opry House today, to say Jelly Roll, you’re officially invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. It’s an honor to say welcome to the family, brother.”

Hearing the invitation, the All My Life hitmaker covered his face and started crying. He couldn't believe that he got the invitation.

“It don’t get no bigger in country music, bubba. It’s as big as it gets.”

Adding:

“Dude, I used to buy tickets to go there.”

Jelly Roll also recalled seeing Craig perform live at the Grand Ole Opry House. He admitted he cried after watching the singer perform Almost Home.

“I could barely afford tickets, I think I talked some girl into buying them for me. I went and sat by myself. I had an ankle bracelet on. The show went off at 9 and I had to be home at 9, so I was like, ‘If he’s the last one, I’m screwed.’”

He continued:

“I’m not bullsh*ting, I’d maybe cried 10 times in my life at that point. I cried. I cried. I cried like I’m crying here now … I can’t believe they made me a member of the Opry.”

He added:

“I want to make people feel the way he makes me feel. That’s what I want to do.”

More details on Jelly Roll’s appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience

Jelly Roll was featured on the recent episode of Joe Rogan’s podcast. The episode was shared on YouTube on Wednesday, December 10 and has garnered over 300,000 views.

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After receiving his invite to become an official member of the Grand Ole Jury, Jelly Rollbsgared the moment he watched Luke Combs receive his own invitation to become a Grand Ole Opry member.

The singer revealed that, at the time he was watching the video of Combs, he never imagined that he, too, would get an invite.

“I never thought I’d be allowed to play the Grand Ole Opry, and to be a member of it,” he said.

Adding:

“I’ll never forget watching Luke Combs when they asked him to be a member, and like, I think it’s the first time I’ve ever seen Luke emotional, know you?”

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Edited by Onuh Eunice