Country Artists & Fans React To News Of Jelly Roll’s Opry Invitation
on Dec 11, 2025
Jelly Roll Started Sobbing After Craig Morgan Surprised Him With An Invitation To Join The Grand Ole Opry
On December 10, news broke that Jelly Roll received an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry. He was a guest on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast when he received the invite that almost every country artist dreams about.
Joe surprised Jelly Roll by playing him a pre-recorded message from Opry member Craig Morgan. The two singers shared the stage at the Opry a few years ago and sang Craig’s “Almost Home.”
“I’ll never forget meeting you at 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,” Craig said. “That’s one thing country music does really well. And 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.”
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Jelly Roll tossed off his headphones, put his head in his hands, and began sobbing. He asked Joe for a hug as he said, “It don’t get no bigger in country music, bubba. That’s as big as it gets.”
Later, Jelly Roll shared the clip of his reaction on social media. He detailed how much the Opry invitation means to him, writing:
“They invited me to be a member of the Opry. CRAIG MORGAN INVITED ME TO BE A MEMBER OF THE OPRY!!!! I’m honored beyond words and I can’t stop pinching myself. To everyone at the Opry, y’all are like family to me. To Craig Morgan, no matter how many times I say it i’ll never be able to tell you enough how much this has all meant to me. I love you Joe Rogan.”
Watch Jelly Roll react to his Opry invitation in the video below.
Jelly Roll’s Fans And Famous Friends Congratulate Him On His Upcoming Opry Induction
Jelly Roll’s post about his Opry invitation received thousands of congratulatory comments from his fans and fellow artists. People were thrilled to celebrate this huge milestone in his life and career.
Craig Morgan, the person who extended the invite to Jelly Roll, wrote, “Couldn’t think of anyone more deserving. Welcome home, @jellyroll615.”
Read more reactions to Jelly Roll’s Opry invite below.
“It’s been a long time comin’! So proud of you, brother,” said Brantley Gilbert.
The Opry itself commented, “We love ya, Jelly! Welcome to the family.”
“So proud for you brother,” wrote Opry member Lainey Wilson, who recorded “Save Me” with Jelly Roll.
Tigirlily Gold said, “Congrats!!!!!! love this.”
“This is so pure!” said Opry member Carly Pearce.
Little Big Town‘s Karen Fairchild, another Opry member, wrote, “Congrats Jelly!!! It’s gonna be full circle in the circle!!”
“JELLY I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!!!!! not too bad for a kid from antioch,” said songwriter Jessie Jo Dillon.
One fan on Facebook said, “Jelly is the strongest example of ‘we made the right person famous’. We needed a man to be REAL and CARE all at the same time.”
Another Facebook follower said, “Dude is an inspiration, for addicts, people wanting to lose weight… An[d] a hell of singer…”
“I’m not cryin’, you’re cryin’,” wrote one fan.
The Opry has not shared when Jelly Roll’s induction will be. Stay tuned for that information when it comes.
In the meantime, watch one of his past Opry performances below!
