Jelly Roll criticizes Christian singer over awards show stance

Jelly Roll would not maintain again.

After Christian singer Forrest Frank a video on Instagram earlier this week about his resolution to not attend awards exhibits or settle for awards for his music — one thing he mentioned is “of Jesus and for Jesus” — Jelly Roll responded with what he appeared to suppose was a flaw in Frank’s logic.

“I will not obtain a trophy for one thing from Jesus for Jesus, however I’ll take the winnings from one thing from Jesus for Jesus. Possibly I am lacking one thing right here lol,” the nation star wrote.

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Jelly Roll appeared to make feedback from Christian singer Forrest Frank concerning his stance on accepting awards for his music. (Getty Photos)

Reactions to Jelly Roll’s remark have been divided, with one particular person criticizing him, writing: “Wow your true colours actually shine via with that remark.”

One other particular person commented, “The Holy Spirit strikes in a novel means and Forrest is merely expressing his private conviction in opposition to the awards. One particular person’s convictions is probably not convictions for others, and that have to be accepted in good religion and challenged equally. You’re each unimaginable devices for the Lord’s work and you might be each crushing it!!”

One particular person appeared essential of Frank, telling Jelly Roll, “Wait till you see how a lot he fees for a hoodie… it would not go the sniff check.”

Fox Information Digital has reached out to representatives for Jelly Roll and Frank.

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Forrest Frank performs at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario on April 1, 2025. (Jeremy Chan Pictures/Getty Photos)

In his video, Frank defined, “As Christians, it is arduous to know the place the road is between being on the earth and never of the world.”

He acknowledged that the way in which he clothes and presents himself appears “of the world,” however mentioned he believes his line will be drawn within the sand in terms of awards exhibits.

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“I can’t obtain a trophy for one thing that’s of Jesus and for Jesus,” he mentioned.

Forrest Frank mentioned he had been combating the idea of receiving awards for his music for a while. (Jeremychanphotography/Getty Photos)

Frank admitted the problem is one thing he is been “combating”, saying he struggled with it final yr when he gained an award for Greatest New Artist on the Dove Awards.

“I mentioned, ‘I am nonetheless combating the idea of receiving this award, however all glory to Jesus, each identify will fade away, together with mine, besides one identify.’”

Now he defined, “I really feel the conviction to go one step additional and say that I do not know if I even need to enter the stage. I do not know if I need to enter the viewers. And that is why I’ve determined to take a stand of non-participation.”

He mentioned he wouldn’t be attending the Dove Awards or the Grammy Awards, including: “I hope to be an instance to the youth that the trophy is our salvation. The trophy is to have my identify written within the guide of life and to have everlasting life. What use is a bit of steel in comparison with that?’

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In the meantime, this yr’s Dove Awards have been held on October 7, and Jelly Roll gave an impassioned speech after receiving the tune of the yr award for “Exhausting Fought Hallelujah,” a tune he recorded with Brandon Lake.

Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll carry out on the T-Cell Mane Stage throughout the 2025 Stagecoach Pageant on April 26, 2025 in Indio, California. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Photos for Stagecoach)

“The world is listening to about Jesus prefer it hasn’t in many years,” he mentioned partly. “There is a revival taking place in the US of America, the place proper now you may’t go into the streets with out listening to about Jesus. And as we hear about Jesus, I encourage you to get your religion up and strengthen your religion and stroll out of this constructing and begin doing the least.”

The Dove Awards shared the video of Jelly Roll’s speech on Instagram, and Frank left a touch upon Friday that learn, “Congratulations bro!! Hold going for Jesus.”

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