Tennessee's governor pardoned country star Jelly Roll on Thursday for his criminal past in the state, acknowledging the Nashville native's long road back from drugs and prison through soul-searching, ...

Jelly Roll has been granted clemency for crimes he committed over two decades ago. The "Son of a Sinner" singer (born Jason DeFord) was one of the 33 people Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee pardoned on ...

The singer served time for convictions related to robbery and drug possession prior to becoming an international star.

Also among the pardons is Monty Burks, who served as the deputy director of Gov. Lee’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative ...

Gov. Bill Lee pardoned the 'Need a Favor' singer for two robbery and drug felonies issued before 2010 in Davidson County.

Country musician Jelly Roll's redemption story reaches a new milestone as Tennessee governor Bill Lee grants pardon for past ...