Jelly Roll is back and he's baring his soul even more on Beautifully Broken, the highly anticipated follow-up to his record-shattering debut, Whitsitt Chapel. The new album dives into the raw realities of life with an unflinching honesty that only JR can deliver. Featuring the hit “I Am Not Okay,” the fan-favorite “Liar,” and the electrifying anthem “Get By,” which was selected by ESPN as the 2024 College Football Season anthem, Beautifully Broken promises to be as unapologetically vulnerable, if not more, than its predecessor.

Jelly Roll, born Jason DeFord, took country music by storm in 2023 with Whitsitt Chapel, a record that smashed expectations, hitting No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and making history with the biggest country debut in Billboard Consumption Chart history. This time around, Jelly Roll digs even deeper into the personal stories that connect him to his fanbase, coming up with songs that speak to life’s struggles, redemption, and the beauty in imperfection.

Beautifully Broken is an album that declares exactly where Jelly Roll is at this stage of his career. “I Am Not Okay,” co-written with Taylor Phillips, Ashley Gorley, and Casey Brown, shines a light on the dark reality of mental health struggles, a theme that’s been present throughout his discography but hits even harder in this track. His fans know him as an artist who isn’t afraid to get real about his past and his demons, and this record takes that to new heights and depths, shining a light on it all as a way through it. While Whitsitt Chapel was the story of a man finding his way, Beautifully Broken is about living through, and learning to embrace, the chaos. The anthemic “Get By” captures the grit of survival, with a sound that’s both anthemic and introspective, making it a perfect soundtrack for life’s toughest moments. Jelly Roll knows his way around a hook, and this song will no doubt become another singalong classic.

Beyond the music, Jelly Roll’s journey from the streets of Nashville to country music stardom is certainly not conventional. His rise has been fueled by a genuine connection with fans, a relentless work ethic, and a deep desire to give back to those struggling with mental health and addiction. True to form, all net profits from pre-orders of Beautifully Broken will benefit organizations that support individuals facing these challenges, showing him to truly be a voice for those who often go unheard. This is just one more reason he’s been called one of Nashville’s most authentic voices. Jelly Roll is inviting you to embrace your own beautifully broken self, and isn’t that what great music is all about?