Originally known as a rapper, Jelly Roll hit the spotlight in 2022 after one of his country songs hit the mainstream. It’s hard to believe that he’s gone from a relative unknown to one of the most well-known voices in country music — and pop culture — in just a couple short years.
Opening his Beautifully Broken Tour stop at Charlotte’s Spectrum Center by performing on a small stage at the back of the arena floor, Jelly Roll told the audience he hoped the night would be one of the greatest concerts they’ve seen (a difficult task considering that Usher had graced the same stage for two nights the previous week and Concert for Carolina took place at Bank of America just the night before).
Jelly Roll didn’t disappoint, however. His undeniable charisma and smooth singing style made it easy to see (and hear) why his popularity has exploded.
Jelly Roll makes his music accessible, drawing listeners in even when they don’t know his songs. There’s nothing over the top or dynamic about his live shows — just a solid vocal and musical performance with a good bit of pyrotechnic work thrown in.
He also found time to connect with fans, making use of the massive stage and appeared to have a good ol’ time singing his songs. I don’t know that he’ll be named Entertainer of the Year any time soon, but I’ll be damned if he doesn’t put on an incredibly enjoyable show.
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