Jelly Roll Confronts His Past in New Music Video for “Liar”

While some celebrities try to keep their ongoing struggles out of the public eye, Jelly Roll used his past to help shape his future. Although a top name in country music, the singer used his stardom to discuss his past struggles with drugs and law enforcement. Never shying away from his past, Jelly Roll used the dark times in his life to help write songs like “Son of a Sinner.” Having taken over country music, the singer continues to release hit songs. And with the success of his song “Liar”, Jelly Roll decided to confront his demons in a new music video.

Back in May, Jelly Roll debuted the song at the ACM Awards. While gaining praise for the performance, the singer opened up to Taste of Country Nights about his hesitation to release the song. But those nerves eventually went away as he dropped the music video on August 2nd.

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Only released a few hours ago, the music video already brought in thousands of views as fans gushed over the lyrics and visuals. Comments included, “YES! YES! YES! Jelly, you are a Godsend to this lost generation! Your messages speak VOLUMES! Thank you so much for being REAL in a world full of shadows. I love you, Jelly!!!!” And one fan added, “I heard this last night. I lost my ex 3 years ago to the day yesterday. I’ve been struggling honestly. We get it done. But I’m still dancing with the devil myself. You are changing lives Mr. DeFord. Thank you for your incredible impact and effort.”

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Jelly Roll Looks To Start New Era In Country Music

Back when Jelly Roll questioned about releasing “Liar”, he explained why performing the song at the ACM Awards was so important. “I felt like it was important to start the new era of music at the ACMs because we had done ‘Save Me’ there. We launched me and Lainey there. I think that as we’re celebrating ‘Halfway to Hell’ going No. 1, it’s kind of the end of the Whitsitt Chapel era.”

Holding on to numerous awards thanks to his contributions to country music, Jelly Roll’s stardom appears to grow with each new release. And fans can’t get enough of the singer’s vulnerability and honesty.

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