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Jelly Roll Wife: Bunnie XO Teases Heartfelt Track from Jelly Roll’s Country Debut
Bunnie DeFord (also known as Bunnie XO), the spouse of Jelly Roll, recently used social media to share a preview of an unheard song that will appear on the upcoming June 2 release of the popular country singer’s new album, WHITSITT CHAPEL.
According to Bunnie, the new song was composed for her and was motivated by their love story. Bunnie put together a video of some of the best events from their relationship, including date nights at the beach, going to award shows, and more touching behind-the-scenes moments, and used the song as the soundtrack for her most recent post.
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In the moving song, Jelly Roll sings, “Somethin’ ’bout you has always been dangerous / I should run but here I stand / You’re the one thing heaven can’t save me from / And I’m far past my last chance / I was bulletproof but baby lovin’ you / could kill a man.”
In 2016, a love story began.
The two first connected in 2016 on the same Las Vegas street that Jelly Roll will later perform on in October 2022 as part of the Fremont Street Experience’s free music series.
After his performance, Jelly Roll shared a collection of touching images that perfectly reflected the couple’s happiness at being back in this historic location.
Jelly Roll, Bunnie; Photo by Jamie Schramm/CMA
He opened his Instagram description with, “I’ll never forget that night on Fremont street when I met you standing by the bar at what was then called the “LVCS” (las Vegas country saloon).” “7 years later, to stand on that same street right after we played one of the biggest shows they’ve had on Fremont Street is a feeling I’ll never forget.”
“I’d end up getting married to you in Las Vegas, where we first met. I can well recall where we were in life at the time. both leaving unhealthy relationships. We’re both having trouble figuring life out. I always knew that when we returned to Vegas, it would be the welcome home that you had always deserved and that I had always imagined. Thank you, Vegas; we will always remember this. He concluded, “May the next one be even bigger and crazier.
Then, in the comments area, Bunnie expressed her fervent response to her husband’s kind remarks.
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I just love YOU, she wrote. I knew you were so special back then, and now that I get to share you with the world, it fills my heart with so much love and pride. I’m excited to follow you for the next seven years, darling! I appreciate your faith in me. I’ve always said that the house always wins, and since we met, that is all we have done. Sincerely, your hole-in-one.
Soon, the couple will mark seven years of marriage.
Jelly Roll and Bunnie will commemorate their seventh wedding anniversary on August 31, 2023. Jelly Roll has always praised Bunnie for being a devoted bonus mom to his daughter, Bailee, in addition to all the support she has given to his career.
“I’m grateful that you raised Bailee like she was your own. I appreciate you helping me fight the demons and standing with me when the creatures struck. I’m grateful, Ram Love. I’m grateful that you always smile and are the same funny woman I fall in love with every day. I appreciate you coming to dance with me at any time, wherever. He wished her a “HAPPY Anniversary Beautifulm” on their sixth wedding anniversary.
Bunnie Xo and Jelly Roll attend the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center on April 02, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for CMT)
The couple just made their first red carpet appearance at the CMT Music Awards. As the winner of three CMT Music Awards—Male Video of the Year, Male Breakthrough Video of the Year, and CMT Digital-First Performance of the Year—Jelly Roll had a historic night.
In addition, he performed “NEED A FAVOR,” his most recent single, on stage during his debut CMT appearance. On Jelly Roll’s upcoming album, “NEED A FAVOR” will be one of the 13 songs, along with the fan-favorite song “Save Me,” “SHE,” and a joint effort with Brantley Gilbert and Struggle Jennings.
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The eagerly anticipated album, which will be released by BMG/Stoney Creek Records, is titled after the chapel the Antioch native attended growing up.
“This album is about my own growth and thankfulness. I want to produce a piece that exuded optimism. sensation useless or hopeless is, in my opinion, the worst sensation someone can have. This music is calming. Jelly Roll shared in a statement that “real music for real people with real problems.”
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2023 Tour
As part of his 44-date Backroad Baptism Tour, which will feature special appearances by Ashley McBryde, Caitlynne Curtis, Chase Rice, Elle King, Merkules, Struggle Jennings, Three 6 Mafia, and Yelawolf, Jelly Roll will soon take his brand-new songs on the road.
I’m really excited for the Backroad Baptism Tour, y’all! This summer, I’m touring with my friends, and I can’t wait to see all of you mutherf***ers in person,” Jelly Roll previously said.
This tour will begin on July 28 at the Bank Plus Amphitheater in Southhaven, Mississippi, and go through October 14 at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, Florida.
In addition to his own headline tour, Jelly Roll will accompany Eric Church on a number of dates of his The Outsiders Revival Tour. Additionally, he’s scheduled to perform at a number of festivals this year, including TidalWave Music Festival, Tailgate N’ Tallboys Bloomington, and Tailgate N’ Tallboys Clinton.
