“Jelly Roll is looking to give other aspiring musicians the same chance he had when he was at his lowest point.
“The Whitsitt Chapel artist — who himself served time behind bars before turning his life around through music — recently helped open a music studio inside the Nashville Juvenile Detention Center.
“The singer helped fund the studio with a portion of the proceeds from his Bridgestone Arena headlining show last December, and attended the ‘Redemption Songs’ Event earlier this year, hosted by Beat of Life Organization.
“Jelly Roll — who spent time in the same Nashville Juvenile Detention Center — performed at the opening event, alongside fellow artist and Nashville native ERNEST, to a crowd made up of incarcerated youth, as well as other members of the music community who are working with the organization.
“According to a press release announcing the studio, ‘This collaboration, featuring music luminaries Jeffrey Steele and ERNEST, alongside 35 pro/hit songwriters who helped kick off the program launch, embodies the belief in music’s role in personal growth and redemption, showcasing the journey from juvenile detention to success.’”
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