Jelly Roll Makes Surprise Appearance At Lainey Wilson’s Concert, Calls Her “The Role Model Us Parents Were Praying For”

On Thursday night, October 2, Lainey Wilson brought her Whirlwind World Tour to Nashville, where she performed for a sold-out crowd at Bridgestone Arena.

Since it was her first time headlining the venue, Wilson made sure the night was unforgettable. She invited some of her country superstar friends to join her on stage throughout the show.

But Wilson saved perhaps the biggest surprise for last when she completely shocked the audience by bringing out Jelly Roll to close the show with their duet, “Save Me.”

“Save Me” was originally released in 2020, but later, Jelly Roll enlisted Wilson for a remix that climbed to the #1 spot on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. Their collaboration went on to earn a Grammy nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance and is now certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA.

Jelly Roll Gives A Passionate Speech Dedicated To Lainey Wilson

After their performance together, Jelly Roll ended up taking a moment to sincerely talk to Wilson.

Standing right in the middle of the stage with thousands of people watching, he turned to her and gave a powerful speech about how much she inspires the next generation.

“I want you to know, as a girl dad, what you mean to my family and my daughter and all these little girls in this building.. the inspiration… you are the role model us parents were praying for,” Jelly says as Wilson stands beside him and listens.

He continues, “To encourage these young women to be brave, be bold and share their testimony across the globe, you did that girl. You brought the bell bottoms back in style girl! You made country music cool again! A 66 city Whirlwind tour sounds like the Entertainer of the Year to me! I love you Lainey Wilson!”

The crowd erupted in huge cheers after Jelly Roll finished speaking. He then removed his hat and pulled Wilson into a big hug.