Jelly Roll to receive the 2026 Artist Humanitarian Award at Country Radio Seminar for his impactful charitable work and Grammy-winning music.
- February 18, 2026
AceShowbiz - Country Radio Broadcasters have announced that Jelly Roll will be honored with the prestigious Artist Humanitarian Award during the 2026 Country Radio Seminar, taking place March 18-20 in Nashville.
Jelly Roll recently earned widespread acclaim by winning three Grammy Awards, including Best Contemporary Country Album for Beautifully Broken and Best Country Duo/Group Performance for his collaboration “Amen” with Shaboozey. Now, he is set to receive recognition for his impactful philanthropic efforts.
The Artist Humanitarian Award, established in 1990, celebrates country artists whose charitable work has significantly enhanced the causes they support. Past recipients include notable names such as Eric Church, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Kane Brown, and Kenny Chesney.
Jelly Roll has achieved eight No. 1 hits on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with his album Beautifully Broken. Beyond his musical success, he is deeply committed to supporting addiction recovery and mental health initiatives.
Having spent time in a Nashville juvenile detention center during his youth, Jelly Roll now frequently visits prisons and detention facilities, offering hope and encouragement to inmates through personal talks. His dedication to mental health is further demonstrated through his collaboration with songwriter Ashley Gorley and the Onsite Foundation to create the Creatives Support Network, which provides mental health resources specifically for the songwriting community.
In 2024, Jelly Roll also participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for a new youth center in Nashville, underscoring his commitment to supporting at-risk youth.
Additionally, Jelly Roll was a featured speaker at the 2025 Country Radio Seminar, sharing the stage with fellow country star Eric Church to close out the event’s sessions.
This upcoming honor at CRS highlights Jelly Roll’s ongoing dedication to using his platform to foster positive change and support communities in need, cementing his role as both a celebrated artist and compassionate humanitarian.
