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Jelly Roll Files Divorce from Bunnie XO in Tennessee

6/16/2026

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Jelly Roll Files Divorce

Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) filed for divorce from Bunnie XO in Williamson County, Tennessee on May 18, 2026.
Court papers describe the filing as a mutual family matter.
Media outlets reported the divorce, with TMZ first and PEOPLE later, noting no response.
The couple met at a 2015 concert, married in August 2016, and renewed vows in 2023.
Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) thanked Bunnie XO while accepting Best Contemporary Country Album at the February 2026 Grammys.

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Jelly Roll Reschedules

Staind replaced Jelly Roll as the June 28 headliner of Rock the Country in Sioux Falls after a scheduling conflict.
Jelly Roll will still play in Bloomingdale, Georgia, and Ashland, Kentucky.
An Instagram post of Governor Kristi Noem smiling with Jelly Roll has circulated, sparking speculation.
Malone announced via Instagram Stories that six Big A—Stadium Tour Part 2 dates with Jelly Roll were canceled.

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Historical Context

Kenny Rogers’ 1993 divorce from actress Marianne Gordon ended their 16-year marriage, sparking nationwide media focus on celebrity privacy. The pattern resurfaced in May 2026 when rapper Jelly Roll filed for divorce in Williamson County, drawing coverage from TMZ, PEOPLE and Governor Kristi Noem, illustrating how high-profile splits continue to dominate public discourse.

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Jelly Roll Files Divorce

Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) filed for divorce from Bunnie XO in Williamson County, Tennessee on May 18, 2026.
Court papers describe the filing as a mutual family matter.
Media outlets reported the divorce, with TMZ first and PEOPLE later, noting no response.
The couple met at a 2015 concert, married in August 2016, and renewed vows in 2023.
Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) thanked Bunnie XO while accepting Best Contemporary Country Album at the February 2026 Grammys.

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