What you need to know
Jelly Roll is best known for his music, but as his stardom has grown, he has touched the hearts of many.
He also moved fans when he appeared in front of Congress in January 2024 and heartily appealed to lawmakers to pass legislation to combat the supply and distribution of fentanyl in the United States.
But when the country rapper, singer, and songwriter (née Jason Bradley Deford) isn’t making headlines with his passionate speeches, filling venues with his latest hits, or posing on the cover of PEOPLE! — He spends quality time with his loved ones, including his wife Bunny XO, daughter Bailey Ann, and son Noah.
Here, see some of the cutest photos of the Grammy nominee and his close-knit family.
Dad’s important night
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Bunny Zoe and Bailey Ann dressed up to support Jelly Roll at the 2024 Grammy Awards, where the band was nominated for two awards.
For children
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The proud father and his two children attended the 2024 Kids’ Choice Awards in matching ensembles.
daddy’s little girl
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At the 2024 Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California, Jelly Roll’s daughter also took to the stage and snuggled up to her father for a gentle hug.
dynamic duo
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“I Am Not Okay” singer Bailey Ann made a funny face at the May 2023 premiere of the country star’s documentary Jelly Roll: Save Me.
milestone moment
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Back in 2022, Jelly Roll celebrated Bailey Ann’s start of high school by sharing a photo of the two of them on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“My daughter started high school today. I’m so proud of her,” he wrote. “She’s turning into an incredible young woman.”
welcome Noah
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In August 2016, the singer-songwriter posted an adorable photo of himself and his daughter Bailey Ann cradling newborn Noah.
with the whole family
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It’s clear that the musical apple didn’t fall far from the tree, as Bailey Ann looked very at home on stage with her superstar father back in 2019.
“This weekend was a dream come true. We had so many sold out shows, but what made this weekend so magical for me was Bailey Ann singing the verse of our song with us for the first time,” Jelly Roll wrote on Instagram.
“I cried like a baby both nights when she did it. I’m so proud of her and how confident she was. She’s been growing up in venues and studios all her life,” he continued. “She graduated fifth grade with all A’s. She learned the guitar, wrote her own songs, and now performs live. With a heart of joy and eyes full of tears, I say I’m a proud proud puppy.”
intergenerational love
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For Father’s Day 2021, the “Son of a Sinner” singer posted this throwback featuring his late father alongside Bailey Ann and Noah.
“I’d like to say I miss you more than usual today but that would be a lie, I miss you this much every day since you passed😢,” he wrote.
“Happy Heavenly Father’s Day to the person who taught me the most important lesson in life, how to be a two-faced person. You were equally loved in a bar and in a Sunday church service. I love you pop.”
celebrate mother’s day
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Jelly Roll gave a special shout-out to his wife Bunny Zoe on Mother’s Day 2020, acknowledging how intentional and loving she was toward Bailey Ann, even though she’s not his biological mother.
“It takes a special kind of woman to raise a child that is not her own, yet treat that child as if it were her own,” he wrote.
“Over the years, watching her and Bailey’s relationship blossom into this beautiful mother-daughter bond has been nothing short of magical,” he continued. “I am truly blessed with the best partner I could have ever asked for in life. You are the epitome of a good mother and you deserve more credit than anyone else because you never had to step up to the plate like you did.”
daddy and daughter time
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Jelly Roll captioned the photo with a little version of himself: “I don’t take many selfies, but when I do, it’s daddy and daughter night.”
happy easter!
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Jelly Roll posed for a festive photo with Bailey Ann and Bunny Zoe as the family celebrated Easter 2022.
rapid growth
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Bunny Zoe and Noah spent some quality time together at home in a now-deleted TikTok video.
Dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Deford
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The two, who are very close, had an adorable daddy-daughter dinner date, much to the delight of the country singer.
“Daddy-daughter dinner dates may be my favorite. Of all the titles I have, being Bailey’s dad and Bunny’s husband may be (my) favorite,” he wrote on Instagram.
beach day
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Jelly Roll and his daughters visited Orange Beach, Alabama on Father’s Day 2020.
“Behind the scenes of raising children”
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Jelly Roll poked fun at the more difficult moments of parenthood while enlisting the help of Bailey Ann.
“I love her sense of humor,” the “Tears Could Talk” singer wrote. “Fatherhood is always my favorite. Good Dad Gang Roll Call – Where Are You?”
kissing bailey
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Jelly Roll, who never misses an opportunity to shower his baby girl with love, posted a heartwarming post in honor of Bailey Ann on her 13th birthday.
“You changed my life. You are the reason I am who I am. The day you were born was the day I decided to change my life and follow my dreams,” she said, thanking her as she took to the stage on her special day.
kiss for jelly roll
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Bunny Zoe and Bailey Ann showered their beloved matriarch with love during the 2020 Christmas holidays.
“While there are things I’m not quite up to, I always try my best to be a caring father, a good husband, a strong brother, a caring cousin, a listening uncle, an observant nephew, and a fearless leader,” he wrote about his role in the family.
