Another Slam Dunk ND Appearance For Jelly Roll

Whether you like his music or not, you absolutely cannot dislike this talented man as a human being

So many people have fallen in love with his music, that's a given. The way he commands the stage during his performance, his humble smile, and the way he relates to his audience - here is something you probably don't know, some of his songs we easily play on three of our radio stations here at our Townsquare Media Mandan studios - three different formats, country, rock, and contemporary hits -( US 103.3 / (96.5 The Walleye / Hot 97.5 )  - my favorite part about this man is his integrity and character.

One of THE most personal and caring superstars in the business

His real name is Jason DeFord. For those of you who know his past, he had a tough climb back into reality while battling substance abuse. He is not alone in this fight, and regardless of his musical talents, he is a textbook example of what it's like to change your life after years of cocaine and alcohol abuse.

"...singer was arrested over 40 times for different drug charges..."

According to cbs8.com "Before breaking into the music scene, the "Save Me" singer was arrested over 40 times for different drug charges, and struggled with the use of cocaine for years, until finding a path to kicking the vice after his daughter, Bailee -- now 15 -- was born while he was locked up for crack cocaine possession"  Jelly Roll is humble to a fault, and will often spend his free time doing what he can to give back. Providing hope for those who can reach out and touch him and see for themselves that there is a better life.

Charming the pants off 18,000 people in Minot

Just two days ago, Jelly Roll stepped on stage at the North Dakota State Fair and charmed the pants off 18,000 fans - before that, he made a special visit. Kfyrtv.com reported "Before performing in front of a sold-out crowd at the North Dakota State Fair, Jelly Roll and his crew paid a visit to the Minot State University campus. Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, reportedly visited the campus and shot hoops for about an hour and a half" - Shooting buckets his part of a routine he likes to stay in shape. Jelly Roll / Jason DeFord is one classy guy.