After the Grammy Awards aired live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles before 12,000 attendees and millions of viewers worldwide, the one speech that has resonated most centered on faith and redemption, delivered by a man named Jason DeFord, better known as Jelly Roll.

As DeFord stepped up to accept his Best Contemporary Country Album award, he spoke through emotion about the long road that carried him from the criminal justice system to the very stage where he now stood.

And in a moment when the spotlight could have been used to lecture half the country for thinking differently, he chose instead to speak with grace, faith and gratitude, the kind of perspective that only comes from someone who has truly found the peace of redemption.

“They’re going to try to kick me off here, so just let me try to get this out,” DeFord said. “First of all, Jesus, I hear you, and I’m listening. Lord, I am listening, Lord. Second of all, I want to thank my beautiful wife. I would have never changed my life without you. I would have ended up dead or in jail. I would have killed myself if it wasn’t for you and Jesus. I thank you for that.”

He went on to note the inspiration behind the album “Beautifully Broken,” which was being honored.

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