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Forbes
28 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Jelly Roll Shares A Grateful Spirit As He Headlines Music City Rodeo Show
With the hometown crowd fired up and ready to go, Jelly Roll hit the stage that had just been lowered from the ceiling a short time ago. With rodeo dust still in the air, the stage now covered part of the thick dirt floor, where cowboys had wrapped up competition on Day 2 of the Music City Rodeo, less than an hour ago. He kicked things off with his song 'Heart of Stone.' Jelly, who is currently on tour with Post Malone, did a show in Pittsburgh the night before. He'd flown into Nashville at around 2am that morning. He was clearly happy to be back in town. 'Aww, Nashville,' he said in a booming voice. 'There's no place like home! I've traveled the world, been across the United States, and there's no place like home!' The Nashville-native's warm references to home would set the tone for the next hour-and-a-half where he sang his hits but also stopped several times to talk directly with the audience, often getting emotional. He wanted to express his gratitude, and perhaps a little bit of awe, over his spectacular rise to fame as a country music superstar over the past three years. Throughout the show, he touched on different aspects of his life and journey, when circumstances indicated none of what he's accomplished might be remotely possible. From the days of sneaking into bars as a teenager and selling his mixed tapes on Lower Broadway – to the negative life choices that would later land him in jail. His appearance tonight had special meaning. It marked his third time playing the Bridgestone Arena. He admits four or five years ago, he couldn't imagine playing in much smaller venues. But three years ago, with just two hit songs to his name, the powers that be took a risk on Jelly Roll and booked him here. 'I would have never guessed that hometown show was going to launch me to play 80 arenas across the United States of America and have one of the biggest shows of last year. I never thought a kid from Antioch, Tennessee, was going to end up on tour with Post Malone and selling out stadiums across the world!' The crowd roared with applause. 'I want y'all to know I'd never take this for granted, what ya'll have done for me in this city, and how y'all have changed my life.' He noted how special it was to play this particular show, as Nashville hosts its first-ever professional rodeo. Reba McEntire headlined the first night, Jelly Roll the second, with Tim McGraw capping things for night three. 'I'm honored to be here tonight, but I want to be clear, this not a Jelly Roll show. This is the first Music City Rodeo, and they let Jelly Roll do a show. I'm just here to support the cowboys, and I want to thank the cowboys that stuck around to support me.' Backed by his spectacular band, he rocked the house with familiar songs like 'Get By,' 'Liar,' 'Lonely Road (Country Roads),' 'I Am Not Okay,' 'Need A Favor,' 'Save Me,' and more. He also did covers of Toby Keith's 'Should've Been A Cowboy,' and Garth Brooks' 'I Got Friends In Low Places.' And between songs, he continued sharing his thanks, as well as his faith. 'I'll be honest, coming from where I came from, I didn't think I was going to live to be 30 years old, and if I did, I assumed I'd be in prison, spending the rest of my life there. But God had a different plan for me. And it's by God's grace and God's grace alone I am here tonight!' He hopes sharing his story will inspire others. 'I know it sounds cliché' but I'm a human example that not only do dreams come true, but bad people can be good people. I come here with a message of love, hope, healing, self-belief, second chances, redemption, God's grace, and testimony of the most high. If you believe in change and you're willing to work for that change, then God'll get in the middle of it and it'll change, baby!' In a world where so many of Jelly's dreams have come true, he decided to step out, and share another. 'I want to be the first act to play Nissan Stadium when it opens in the Spring of 2027, y'all. Please let the local boy open up the new stadium. Sorry, I know that's crazy, but I've got to speak it into existence. I believe it.' Jelly Roll has proven - believing is key. As the show drew to a close, he remarked on the power of music to heal broken hearts and serve as medicine or therapeutic. 'I believe music says what the soul cannot say.' He's grateful so many of his own songs written because they said what 'he' needed to hear, are now resonating others. He reminded the crowd for anyone struggling to keep in mind, 'It might not always be okay, but I can promise you, it's always alright.' He wrapped things up with his song 'I Am Not Okay,' which says exactly that. Right after his Music City Rodeo show, Jelly Roll thanked and bid Nashville farewell, for now. He headed off to board a plane to rejoin Post Malone on tour.
Independent Singapore
a day ago
- Business
- Independent Singapore
'Not bad,' 1st-time busker delighted to earn S$125.30 after 40 minutes
TikTok screengrab/ @rongtinn SINGAPORE: When a woman who tried her hand (or should we say, voice) at busking for the first time earlier this week, it turned out to be a pleasant surprise for her and her keyboardist, thanks to a supportive 'angel' and those who gathered round to watch them perform. Rong Tin documented her experience on TikTok, where she showed that it was more nerve-wracking than probably most of us could ever imagine. @rongtinn Will be busking again this wed (28/5, from ard 7:30-9:30pm) in front of The Cathay! Come find me if you are free ❤️ #sg #busking ♬ original sound – Ronggg While she was 'super excited' about the experience, her first foray into busking did not start out smoothly at all, as the keyboard bag of her accompanist broke just as they left the car and headed outside 313@Somerset mall, where they were set to perform, which made her wonder if it was a 'sign' of things to come that evening. Luckily, the bag was soon fixed by her 'awesome partner,' and they set up soon after. However, she was beset by doubts, thinking, 'What if nobody stops to watch our performance at all? What if we don't get a single cent from today?' The location hardly helped, as she realized while beginning to sing that her voice needed to compete with the other noises in the vicinity, leading her to quip, 'Now I know why nobody actually picks this location.' Nevertheless, not one to give up, they continued singing, and things began to turn when she saw one woman filming them. 'She looks like an angel to me,' she said. And then, another woman dropped a S$50 bill into the keyboard case, which served as their donation box. In her video, Ms Rong thanked the two women, giving them a special shoutout because after that, 'magically,' more people began dropping money into the case, and at one point, a small crowd had gathered around them. They ended at 9:40 p.m. after their speaker ran out of battery, and counted their earnings in the car. Ms Rong and her partner ended up making S$125.30 for their maiden 40-minute performance and headed out to get 'a nice supper' afterward. 'I think that's not bad,' she said, adding that they also got a new speaker from the money they made that night. Ms Rong also performed on Wednesday night in front of The Cathay. Here's a sample of her lovely voice. @rongtinn Want to turn your hobby into a source of income? Download WerkSG now 😀 Not only can u list ur services but also look for plenty of job opportunities! Most importantly, it's free for all to use @WerkSG #fyp #werksg #sg #sgjobs ♬ original sound – Ronggg – Ronggg You can find out more about Ms Rong here. /TISG Read also: This is why SG 'is one of the safest countries in the world' — Man asks busker to make announcement after car owner leaves window open
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Storytelling Festival in Oak Ridge June 6-7
The Flatwater Tales Storytelling Festival is hosting three nationally acclaimed storytellers who will bring laughter, tears, and a range of emotions to local audiences with their words and music. Flatwater Tales will present live performances Friday and Saturday, June 6 and 7, at the Historic Grove Theater, 123 Randolph Road, Oak Ridge. Each of the three tellers has been a Storyteller-in-Residence at the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, Tennessee, and each brings a unique approach to their tales. Through tall tales, cultural stories told with music, or folk and family tales, each teller will entertain, educate, and inspire listeners. The storytellers are: Bil Lepp, a festival favorite, whose humorous, family-friendly tall tales have been described as 'side-splittingly funny.' A five-time champion of the West Virginia Liar's Contest, his stories often contain bits of truth presenting universal themes in clever and witty ways, according to his website. He hosts the History Channel's 'Man vs. History' series and occasionally hosts National Public Radio's 'Mountain Stage.' The Rev. Robert B. Jones Sr., returning by popular request, a multi-instrumentalist blues and American Roots musician, pastor, and storyteller whose message is focused on the belief that our cultural diversity tells a story that should be celebrated. A Detroit Free Press columnist described him as 'comfortable among juke joint loud talkers, fancy-hatted church ladies, and Ph.D.s alike.' Anne Shimojima, a festival newcomer known for her elegant, mesmerizing delivery and stories full of wisdom and truth, according to the International Storytelling Center. A third generation Japanese America, she has gathered folk tales from around the world and tells the story of her family as immigrants to the U.S., including their incarceration during World War II, illuminating universal truths all listeners can find in a story. Each show is unique, as the three storytellers will perform different stories at each of the events, beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, June 6, and continuing with three shows, at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, June 7. Performances will be at the Historic Grove Theater, with free events offered earlier June 6. Tickets may be purchased online at or at the Flatwater Tales website, or in person with cash or check at Calamity's Coffee, 219 Jackson Square, Oak Ridge. Individual tickets for each of the four shows, in which all three storytellers will perform, are $15 for each show, or $45 for a ticket for all four shows for the cost of three. Rev. Jones will headline the 7 p.m. June 6 performance with 'The History of America through Music.' He is an inspirational storyteller who celebrates history, humor, and the power of American Roots music. Besides blues, the Detroit native's first love, his repertoire includes traditional African American folk music, including spirituals and gospel. An accomplished musician on guitar, harmonica, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, and ukulele, he received a prestigious 2018 Kresge Arts Fellowship for his work in music composition and performance. Shimojima will be featured at the 10 a.m. show on Saturday, June 7, with her 'Sakura Tales: Stories from Japan.' Her CD of the same name received a Storytelling World Resource Honor Award in 2019. The stories are described as sparkling with magic, laughter, and wisdom, reflecting the culture of her family heritage. A retired school library media specialist, she first realized the power of storytelling with her students, seeing they were hungry for stories and the images they created. In 2022, she received the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays award, conferred by the Emperor of Japan, for her family story and for promoting Japanese culture in the U.S. through her folk tales. Rev. Jones will also present 'Crazy in Alabama,' a musical medley of soulful stories about life at Grandma's, accompanied by his rhythm and blues guitar, at the 2 p.m. show Saturday, June 7. Lepp will headline the show at 7 p.m. Saturday, with 'Halfdollar Hijinx,' hilarious tales of Bil and his childhood friend Skeeter. Lepp is an award-winning children's author. His first children's book, 'The King of Little Things,' won the PEN Steven Kroll Award and the Parents Choice Gold Award. He is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence award and West Virginia's highest folk honor, the Vandalia Award. Audiences across the country, from students to corporate execs to the Comedy Central's Hudson stage, have been entertained by his hilarious tales. 'Just as New Jersey has Bruce Springsteen, West Virginia has … Bil Lepp,' announced Goldenseal Magazine. For free programs on June 6, participants are asked to register at the Flatwater Tales website, as space is limited. Lepp's program that morning at the Oak Ridge Senior Center is sold out. A free event at 3 p.m. June 6 will feature Shimojima. She will share the history of her Japanese American family's three generations of life in America since 1909, including the incarceration camp drama they faced in the 1940s, with her story, 'Looking Like the Enemy: An American WWII Story.' This will be at the American Museum of Science and Energy, 115 E. Main St., Oak Ridge, presented by Flatwater Tales, AMSE, and the Oak Ridge Heritage and Preservation Association. Oak Ridge Historian D. Ray Smith will offer a free Historic Tour of Oak Ridge from 12:30-2:45 p.m. on June 6, starting at the Historic Grove Theater. The self-driving guided tour will include the Alexander Guest House lobby, the grave of John Hendrix, the Scarboro Community Center, and Jackson Square and part of the Oak Ridge Historic District. For more information, see the website, The Flatwater Tales Storytelling Festival, originated in 2018, is led by community volunteers, including volunteers from the three Rotary Clubs in Oak Ridge. Sponsors of the festival include CNS-Y-12, the presenting sponsor, and Pinnacle Financial Partners, Explore Oak Ridge, and the Breakfast, Noon and Sunset Rotary Clubs in Oak Ridge. This article originally appeared on Oakridger: Storytelling Festival in Oak Ridge June 6-7
ABC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- ABC News
The Amity Affliction - 'All That I Remember' (live for Like A Version)
A reintroduction for the ages, The Amity Affliction tore the Like A Version studio apart with the first live studio performance of 'All That I Remember'. With the debut of new bassist and vocalist Jonny Reeves, Amity are going all-in on the gritty, snarled teeth hardcore energy in this new era. Posted 40m ago 40 minutes ago Thu 29 May 2025 at 10:30pm
The Guardian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Letter: Mike Berry obituary
Those of us in a back room at the Half Moon in Putney, west London, were lucky enough to see the singer, songwriter and sometime actor Mike Berry only a few weeks before his death. He was in good voice, still played a mean rhythm guitar, and did two wonderful sets of songs interspersed with entertaining chat, stories and reminiscences. He was also a thoroughly nice guy and clearly still enjoyed playing and entertaining people.
