Jelly Roll Delivers Powerful, Faith-Filled Speech After GRAMMY Win for Beautifully Broken

Beautifully Broken by Jelly Roll was crowned Best Contemporary Country Album at the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

The award was presented by Lainey Wilson and Jeff Goldblum, who praised the night as “celebrating the very best in country music today.”

Jelly Roll appeared visibly stunned when his name was announced, nearly falling to the floor in disbelief before making his way to the stage to deliver an emotional acceptance speech.

“I know they’re going to try to kick me off here, so just let me try to get this out. First of all, Jesus, I hear you and I’m listening. Lord, I’m listening, Lord. Second of all, I want to thank my beautiful wife [Bunnie XO]. I would’ve never changed my life without you. I’d ended up dead or in jail. I’d have killed myself if it wasn’t for you and Jesus, I thank you for that,” he said. 

The Nashville native went on to thank members of his team, including his label, manager, and country radio. 

“I thank you for my label, Broken Bow! Country Radio, baby. What’s up, dog? Oh, Republic John McNeely. We did it, baby,” he shouted. 

Letting his faith guide the way, Jelly Roll continued as he pulled a Bible out of his pocket, “There was a time in my life y’all that I was broken. That’s why I wrote this album. I didn’t think I had a chance. There was days that I thought the darkest things, I was a horrible human. There was a moment in my life that all I had was a Bible this big and a radio the same size of a 6×8 foot cell. And I believed that those two things could change my life. I believed that music had the power to change my life, and God had the power to change my life. And I want to tell y’all right now, Jesus is for everybody. Jesus is not owned by one political party. Jesus is not owned by no music label. Jesus is Jesus and anybody can have a relationship with him. I love you, Lord!” 

Beautifully Broken was released on October 11, 2024, and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking Jelly Roll’s first chart-topper there. The album also reached No. 1 on the UK Country Albums chart. The project features the hit singles “I Am Not Okay,” “Heart of Stone,” and “Liar.” 

Also nominated in the Best Contemporary Country Album category were Patterns by Kelsea Ballerini, Snipe Hunter by Tyler Childers, Evangeline Vs. The Machine by Eric Church, and Postcards From Texas by Miranda Lambert.

The GRAMMYs will feature performances by Addison Rae, Alex Warren, Andrew Watt, Brandy Clark, Chad Smith, Clipse, Duff McKagan, Justin Bieber, KATSEYE, Lady Gaga, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Lukas Nelson, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Olivia Dean, Pharrell Williams, Post Malone, Reba McEntire, Sabrina Carpenter, Slash, SOMBR, The Marías, and more.

Additionally, those confirmed to present during the star-studded ceremony include Carole King, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, Harry Styles, Jeff Goldblum, KAROL G, Lainey Wilson, Marcello Hernández, Nikki Glaser, Q-Tip, Queen Latifah, and Teyana Taylor. Plus, an additional surprise presenter will be revealed during the show. 

According to the Recording Academy, the GRAMMY Awards stand alone as the only music honors voted on by peers, with winners selected by the Recording Academy’s voting members. This group is made up of music creators spanning every genre and discipline, from recording artists and songwriters to producers, mixers, and engineers.

Broadcast live from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, “Music’s Biggest Night” will be hosted by Trevor Noah and air Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on the CBS Television Network, with live and on-demand streaming available on Paramount+*.