Jelly Roll Delights Fans at Stagecoach With Surprise ‘Happy Birthday’ Sing-Along

At his Stagecoach performance, country sensation Jelly Roll orchestrated a heartwarming surprise for his daughter Bailee Ann DeFord by inviting her onstage for a special birthday celebration. 

Addressing the audience with fatherly charm, Jelly Roll playfully remarked on his daughter’s imminent milestone, eliciting a collective sing-along rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ from the crowd. Joined by his wife, Bunnie XO, the singer expressed gratitude to the audience for their transformative impact on his life and their role in breaking generational cycles, as captured in a fan-shot video from the event.

Also Read: Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly Slow Dance to Jelly Roll at Stagecoach Festival

In a candid moment, Jelly Roll shared with the Indio, California crowd his “cool dad” plan to fly Bailee Ann to California for the festival, humorously confessing to temporarily pulling her out of school for the occasion. Despite the potential for his surprise to seem “a little more corny,” Jelly Roll embraced the opportunity to earn some “cool dad points” with his daughter, accompanied by the playful secrecy of “Don’t tell her teacher.”

Amidst the festival frenzy, Jelly Roll seized the chance for his eldest child to enjoy a unique experience, as he treated her to a cooking demonstration with celebrity chef Guy Fieri at Guy Fieri’s Smokehouse. This affectionate gesture reflects Jelly Roll’s commitment to creating memorable moments with his children, including his youngest, 7-year-old Noah Buddy DeFord.

While Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO maintain a relatively private stance regarding their family life on social media, Jelly Roll’s unwavering love for his children shines through in his public remarks. 

Following his triumphant wins at the 2023 CMT Music Awards, Jelly Roll expressed profound pride in Bailee Ann, acknowledging her awareness of their shared journey and the profound impact she has had on his life. This heartfelt tribute underscores the depth of Jelly Roll’s paternal devotion and the profound significance of family amidst his meteoric rise in the music industry.

-Sushmita Sarkar