Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll, who sought redemption from his criminal past
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s governor on Thursday pardoned country star Jelly Roll for his criminal past in the state, acknowledging the Nashville native’s long road back from drugs and prison through soul-searching, songwriting and pleading for second chances. The rapper-turned-singer, whose legal name is Jason Deford, has spoken about his arc of redemption for … Read more