Jelly Roll Is Being Honored with a Humanitarian Award

The country-radio star will be celebrated by the Country Radio Broadcasters during their annual meeting in Nashville Jelly Roll Is Being Honored with a Humanitarian Award The country-radio star will be celebrated by the Country Radio Broadcasters during their annual meeting in Nashville By Joseph Hudak Joseph Hudak Contact Joseph Hudak on X Contact Joseph Hudak by Email The Waymores Go Full Johnny and June in New Honky-Tonker ‘The Knot’ Matt Rife Goes Looking for Love in the Red Clay Strays’ New Video ‘If I Didn’t Know You’ The Band Perry on Their Relationship With Nashville During Bro-Country: ‘We Felt Very Not Supported’ View all posts by Joseph Hudak February 16, 2026 Jelly Roll will be honored for his philanthropic efforts by the Country Radio Broadcasters during a ceremony in Nashville. Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images Jelly Roll, who released the new song “Thorns” last week, will be honored for his achievements away from the stage when Country Radio Seminar gets underway in Nashville in March. The rapper-turned-country-star is the 2026 recipient of the Artist Humanitarian Award, an honor given each year by the Country Radio Broadcasters organization that recognizes the philanthropic contributions of country-radio stars. Past recipients of the Artist Humanitarian Award include Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, and Kenny Chesney. Last year’s award was given to two artists, Eric Church and Luke Combs, for their efforts in helping those affected by Hurricane Helene, particularly in the Western North Carolina region. Since breaking out with his 2020 song “Save Me,” Jelly Roll has made his own personal tale of sin and redemption a cornerstone of his persona. He was a convicted felon who served time for robbery and drug possession, and was also in juvenile detention. According to his wife, the media personality and author Bunnie XO, Jelly Roll will give one of the three Grammys he won at this year’s 68th annual Grammy Awards to the Davidson County Juvenile Detention in Nashville to put on display. Trending Stories 'America’s Next Top Model' Turned Her 'Cheating Scandal' Into National News. Now She’s Speaking Out