Jelly Roll honors fans in Arkansas upon achieving a career milestone.

The Simmons Bank Arena show featuring Jelly Roll has been sold out.

Jelly Roll honors fans in Arkansas upon achieving a career milestone.
Jelly Roll honors fans in Arkansas upon achieving a career milestone.

Jelly Roll is giving back to his fans.

On Tuesday, the country music star posted a video on Twitter, announcing that he was giving away free food to anyone who visited Gus's Fried Chicken in Little Rock, Arkansas.

"Anyone in downtown Little Rock can get free food," he stated in the video.

The "Need a Favor" singer began the video by reminiscing about his early career days in Little Rock, where he would perform at small venues such as Stickyz Rock'n'Roll Chicken Shack. He expressed his pride in having sold out the 200-person venue.

Jelly Roll in a black shirt and backward hat looks out into the distance during a performance
Jelly Roll offered free food to all who visited Gus's Chicken Shop on Tuesday. (Mat Hayward/Getty Images for Jelly Roll)

"The next time I visited, I played at the Rev Room, which is located behind me. Adjacent to it is Gus's Chicken, where we always ate after playing. I visited that place ten times. If you visit Gus's Chicken in Little Rock, Arkansas today, the food is on me. Come and enjoy a meal."

Jelly Roll revealed to his followers that he decided to provide free meals to the community in Little Rock as a way to pay tribute to the sold-out show he held at Simmons Bank Arena, with a capacity of 18,000 attendees.

In the video, he advised aspiring artists to persist, citing his own journey as proof that it's possible to succeed even in the early stages of a career.

"I played Stickyz 10 times and the Rev Room 20 times. Keep playing, baby. Keep playing, baby!"

Jelly Roll in a black suit makes a heart with his hands at the Emmy Awards
Jelly Roll encouraged his fans to continue pursuing their music careers. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Jelly Roll has revealed in previous interviews that he wrote many songs while in jail as a young man.

The actor, who was guest hosting the talk show in Fallon's place, was told by the speaker that he was incarcerated as a juvenile for some horrible decisions and got caught in the cycle, going in and out of prison for a decade. The birth of his daughter made him want to change his life.

"We ate Gus’s Chicken every time we played the Rev Room. I played that place ten times. If you come to Gus’s Chicken in Little Rock, Arkansas today, the food is on me, baby. Come get you a meal." — Jelly Roll

A photo of Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll performs onstage during the CMA Music festival at Nissan Stadium on June 8, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Terry Wyatt/WireImage)

"Becoming a father transformed my life completely, just like the Damascus Road experience where Saul became Paul," he shared. "I was in prison when they informed me she was born, and I broke down in tears. It was the first time I'd cried, and I can't stop now."

In 2003, the musician started concentrating on his music career and worked consistently until his breakthrough in 2022 with "Son of a Sinner" and "Need a Favor." Since then, Jelly Roll has won three CMT Awards, one CMA Award, a People's Choice Award, and been nominated for two Grammy Awards.

Jelly Roll at the CMT Awards in 2023
Jelly Roll has gone on to win many awards. (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for CMT)

At the 2024 CMA Awards, Jelly Roll was nominated for entertainer of the year, male vocalist of the year, and album of the year.

by Lori Bashian

entertainment

After losing his home in the LA fires, Mel Gibson criticizes the 'monumental mismanagement' of the fires by the California government.

After losing his home in the LA fires, Mel Gibson criticizes the 'monumental mismanagement' of the fires by the California government.

entertainment
After 16 years of marriage, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren have separated.

After 16 years of marriage, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren have separated.

entertainment
First responders in LA receive a heartfelt handshake from Bruce Willis.

First responders in LA receive a heartfelt handshake from Bruce Willis.

entertainment
The director of 'Twin Peaks' and 'Blue Velvet', David Lynch, has passed away at the age of 78.

The director of 'Twin Peaks' and 'Blue Velvet', David Lynch, has passed away at the age of 78.

entertainment
Hollywood's political landscape may be forever changed by the LA fires, according to Adam Carolla.

Hollywood's political landscape may be forever changed by the LA fires, according to Adam Carolla.

entertainment
Hollywood's 'very troubled' state: Trump appoints Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, and Jon Voight as special ambassadors.

Hollywood's 'very troubled' state: Trump appoints Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, and Jon Voight as special ambassadors.

entertainment
Kid Rock intends to 'bring the nation together,' reveals plans for a celebration with 'similar-minded,' 'diligent citizens'

Kid Rock intends to 'bring the nation together,' reveals plans for a celebration with 'similar-minded,' 'diligent citizens'

entertainment
Actor Justin Baldoni files a $400M lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, accusing them of sexual harassment.

Actor Justin Baldoni files a $400M lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, accusing them of sexual harassment.

entertainment
As she returns to the spotlight, Cameron Diaz discusses her 10-year hiatus from Hollywood.

As she returns to the spotlight, Cameron Diaz discusses her 10-year hiatus from Hollywood.

entertainment
Tommy Lee criticizes celebrities for promoting themselves during the LA fires.

Tommy Lee criticizes celebrities for promoting themselves during the LA fires.

entertainment
Brianna LaPaglia, Zach Bryan's ex, claims Sports Illustrated photo shoot was her "favorite f--- you" to the country singer.

Brianna LaPaglia, Zach Bryan's ex, claims Sports Illustrated photo shoot was her "favorite f--- you" to the country singer.

entertainment
Two days after an FBI visit, Ben Affleck discusses security concerns with the police outside his Brentwood residence.

Two days after an FBI visit, Ben Affleck discusses security concerns with the police outside his Brentwood residence.

entertainment
A con artist posing as Brad Pitt scammed a woman out of $850,000.

A con artist posing as Brad Pitt scammed a woman out of $850,000.

entertainment
Blake Lively's husband is accused of mocking Justin Baldoni in the 'Deadpool' movie by Justin Baldoni, who is preparing to sue the actress.

Blake Lively's husband is accused of mocking Justin Baldoni in the 'Deadpool' movie by Justin Baldoni, who is preparing to sue the actress.

entertainment
Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, and Kid Rock perform at Trump inauguration events.

Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, and Kid Rock perform at Trump inauguration events.

entertainment