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Country Singer Jelly Roll Given Global Literacy Award

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Country singer Jelly Roll, born Jason DeFord, has been recognized on an international platform with the prestigious Global Literacy Award at the 2025 World Literacy Summit in Oxford, United Kingdom. This award is in honor of his ongoing advocacy for improved literacy in education, a mission he's pursued with relentless passion, particularly focusing on young individuals in the criminal justice system. This recognition reflects his profound transformation from a past intertwined with the juvenile justice system to becoming a beacon of hope and change through educational empowerment.

Jelly Roll's advocacy is deeply personal and transformative. At just 15, he entered the juvenile justice system, an experience that may have set many on a path of continuous hardship. However, he seized the opportunity to change his trajectory by earning his General Educational Development (GED) certification while serving a prison sentence at the age of 24. This accomplishment laid the foundation for his enduring commitment to literacy advocacy, especially for young people who are in a similar position he once found himself. The Global Literacy Award acknowledges this commitment, highlighting his efforts not only domestically but also on a global scale, advocating for improved literacy resources and programs in the justice system.

At the summit, Jelly Roll captivated audiences with his keynote speech titled “The Journey of a Little Boy from Broken to Beautifully Broken,” a nod to his personal journey and his 2024 album. He shared the stage with influential figures like Sheriff Christopher Swanson from Michigan, who works to elevate the literacy and numeracy skills of local inmates. Through this narrative, Jelly Roll underscored the potential for change and education's pivotal role in transforming lives, delivering a message of hope and empowerment. His speech provided an intimate look at his journey from adversity to prominence in the music industry and as a literacy advocate, encouraging others to follow a similar path of redemption and growth.

 

 

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