It feels good to be Jelly Roll. And now, he's ready to win a Grammy

New York — Jelly Roll is catching his breath.

It's not a metaphor. He's running up a hill in South Texas when he answers The Associated Press' phone call, part of his ongoing health transformation journey. “Endorphins are flying. I feel great,” he cheers. “It’s time to win a Grammy!”

He's got a lot to train for: This week, he was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. And last month, Jelly Roll learned that he was nominated for three Grammys in 2026, marking his third year in a row receiving nods. Two of those are new territory for him. He's up for his first contemporary Christian music award, for “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” his collaboration with Christian singer Brandon Lake. He is also up for his first a

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