Jelly Roll to Be Inducted Into Grand Ole Opry March 10

It’s official: Jelly Roll will be inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday, March 10, with his friend and duet partner, Opry member Lainey Wilson, inducting him.

The special night will feature performances from his friend and mentor, Opry member Craig Morgan, as well as fellow artists Leanne Morgan, ERNEST, and more, making it a celebration of both his career and the friendships he’s built along the way.

Jelly Roll first received the invitation to join the Opry during an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience last fall. During the interview, Rogan played a surprise video message from Craig Morgan, personally welcoming Jelly Roll into the Opry family.

In the video, Morgan appeared seated in the Grand Ole Opry pews and congratulated Jelly Roll on his accomplishments, while also thanking him for the “positive difference” he has made in the lives of countless fans. 

“You’re doing great work, buddy, and I’ll never forget meeting you on the Grand Ole Opry and how much it meant to me to hear you say my music helped you get through some really tough times. That’s one thing country music does really well,” he said. 

Jelly Roll couldn’t believe his eyes and even tossed his headphones aside when he realized what Morgan had to tell him.

“Who would’ve 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.”

The “Need A Favor” singer broke down in tears as he realized one of his life-long dreams was about to come true.  

He left the podcast with an inspirational message to listeners : “Somebody out there right now is dreaming of something and it’s too small. Dream bigger baby. Dream bigger baby.”

Jelly Roll made his Grand Ole Opry debut on November 9, 2021, and has made it a priority to return to the Opry stage whenever possible. He has also given back by mentoring artists through the Opry NextStage program and serving as host for Opry NextStage Live shows in Texas.

The Tennessee native’s Grand Ole Opry induction comes on the heels of a remarkable year at the GRAMMY Awards, where he took home every award he was nominated for in 2026. His wins include Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for “Hard Fought Hallelujah” with Brandon Lake, Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Amen” with Shaboozey, and Best Contemporary Country Album for his sophomore release, Beautifully Broken, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200.

Tickets to attend the Opry are available HERE.