Jelly Roll touched the hearts of many when he gave a rousing acceptance speech after winning the new artist of the year trophy at the 2023 CMA Awards at 39 years old.
He once again moved fans earlier this year, when he appeared in front of Congress and gave a heartfelt plea to legislators to pass a bill that combats the supply and distribution of fentanyl in the U.S.
But when the country rapper, singer and songwriter (né Jason Bradley DeFord), who turns 40 on December 4, 2024, isn’t going viral for his passionate speeches, or selling out venues with his latest hits — or posing for the cover of PEOPLE! — he’s spending quality time with his loved ones: his wife Bunnie XO, his daughter Bailee Ann, 16, and son Noah, 8.
Here, see some of the cutest photos of the Grammy nominee and his tight-knit family.
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Dad’s Big Night
Bunnie Xo and Bailee Ann were all dressed up to support Jelly Roll at the 2024 Grammy Awards where he was nominated for two awards.
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For the Kids
The proud dad and his two kids stepped out in matching ensembles for the 2024 Kids Choice Awards.
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Daddy’s Little Girl
At the 2024 Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California, Jelly Roll was joined on stage by his daughter who cuddled up to her dad for a sweet hug.
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Dynamic Duo
Back in 2022, Jelly Roll celebrated Bailee Ann beginning high school by sharing a photo of the pair to X, formerly known as Twitter.
“My daughter started high school today- so proud of this girl,” he wrote. “She is turning into a incredible young lady.”
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Welcoming Noah
In August of 2016, the singer/songwriter posted this adorable photo of himself and daughter Bailee Ann cradling newborn Noah.
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All in the Family
Clearly, the musical apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree as Bailee Ann looked quite at home on stage with her superstar dad back in 2019.
“This weekend has been a dream come true. We’ve had sold out show after sold show. But what made it so magical for me, Bailee Ann performed her verse from our song together for the first time,” Jelly Roll wrote on Instagram.
“I cried like a baby both nights she did it. I am so proud of her and how confident she was. She has grown up in venues and studios her whole life,” he continued. “She graduated the 5th grade with all A’s. She’s learning the guitar, writing her own songs, and now performing them live. It’s with a heart of joy and tear-filled eyes I say I am a proud proud pappy.”
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Generational Love
For Father’s Day 2021, the “Son of a Sinner” singer posted this throwback featuring his late father with Bailee Ann and Noah.
“Wish I could say I miss you more today than usual, but that’s a lie, I’ve missed you this much every day since you died 😢,” he wrote.
“Happy Heavenly Father’s Day to the man that taught me the most important lesson in life, how to be a man of duality. You was loved the same at a bar as you was at Sunday church service. Love you Pops.”
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Celebrating Mother’s Day
Jelly Roll gave a special shoutout to wife Bunnie XO for Mother’s Day 2020 — acknowledging how intentional and loving she’s been to Bailee Ann even though she’s not her biological mother.
“It takes a special kind of woman to raise a kid that isn’t her child and still treat the child as if she was,” he wrote.
“Over the years watching her relationship with Bailee blossom into this beautiful mother-daughter bond that it has become has been nothing short of magical,” he continued. “I have truly been blessed with the best partner I could’ve asked for in life. You are the epitome of a good mom and deserve more credit than anyone because you didn’t have to step up to the plate the way you did.”
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Daddy-Daughter Time
“I don’t selfie much but when I do it’s a daddy-daughter night,” Jelly Roll captioned this pic with his mini-me.
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Happy Easter!
Jelly Roll posed for a festive pic with Bailee Ann and Bunnie XO as the family celebrated Easter 2022.
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Growing Quick
Bunnie XO and Noah spent some quality time at home in a now-deleted TikTok video.
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Dinner with the DeFords
The super-close twosome had an adorable daddy-daughter dinner date, which delighted the country singer.
“Daddy Daughter Dinner dates might be my absolute favorite. Of all the titles I have, being Bailee’s Dad and Bunnie’s husband may be [my] favorite,” he wrote on Instagram.
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‘The Other Side of Parenting’
Jelly Roll elicited the help of Bailee Ann as he poked fun at the more difficult moments of parenting.
“I love her sense of humor,” the “Tears Could Talk” singer wrote. “Being a father will always be my favorite. Good Dad Gang Roll Call- Where you at?”
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Kisses for Bailee
Never one to miss an opportunity to shower his baby girl with love, Jelly Roll posted another heartwarming post honoring Bailee Ann on her 13th birthday.
“You have changed my life. You are the reason I am who I am. The day you were born was the day I made the decision to change my life and chase my dream,” he wrote in part, as he also thanked her for hitting the stage on her special day.
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Kisses for Jelly Roll
Bunnie XO and Bailee Ann showered their beloved patriarch with love during the Christmas holidays in 2020.
“Though I fall short, I always give my best effort to be a present and compassionate father, a good husband, a strong brother, a caring cousin, a listening uncle, an observant nephew and a fearless leader,” he wrote of his role in the family.
Source: People
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