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Jelly Roll announces he’s taking a career break after divorce: ‘I need to heal’
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. —
Country music star Jelly Roll says he’s taking a break from touring after filing for divorce.
The 41-year-old, whose real name is Jason DeFord, announced last week that he will be taking at least a year off following the end of his current tour.
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“This has truly been a lifetime experience for me,” the singer told the crowd at Salt Lake City’s Rice-Eccles Stadium.
“And in a couple of nights, I go to Colorado Springs and do my last show for a year or two. I’m fixing to take some time off and heal. Thank you for the opportunity.”
The singer’s tour ended July 30 at Weidner Field in Colorado Springs.
Jelly Roll filed for divorce from his longtime wife Bunnie Xo on May 18 in Tennessee, USA Today reported.
The couple, who married in 2016, have spoken publicly about the ups and downs of their marriage, saying they briefly broke up in 2018.
Jelly Roll — known for his popular hits “Son of a Sinner” and “Need a Favor” — has two children from a previous relationship.
Representatives for both stars have not commented on the divorce filing.
