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“Praise God,” Jelly Roll breathed in the roar of CMA Fest as he stood arm-in-arm with Shaboozey and Brandon Lake, pausing mid-set to lift his hands and offer raw, unfiltered gratitude to the One above, turning a surprise appearance into a powerful testimony of faith, unity, and hope that resonated long after the final chord faded.”

Introduction

Superstar Jelly Roll delivered not one but two unforgettable, faith-filled performances at CMA Fest on Friday, June 6. He first appeared alongside rising star Shaboozey for their catchy collaboration “Amen,” igniting the energy of a 70,000-strong crowd as they belted out the chorus together.

The song poignantly captures a plea for guidance and relief: “Somebody say a prayer for me / ’Cause the pills ran out and I still can’t sleep,” they sing, laying bare a moment of vulnerability and hope.

Shaboozey recently issued an expanded edition of his acclaimed album Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going, which originally dropped on May 31, 2024. This dynamic pair has also graced major stages like Stagecoach and the Academy of Country Music Awards.

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♬ Amen – Shaboozey & Jelly Roll

Jelly Puts God Center Stage with Brandon Lake

Moments later, Jelly Roll surprised fans yet again by joining contemporary Christian artist Brandon Lake to perform their stirring duet “Hard Fought Hallelujah.” The performance was marked by an atmosphere of worship, complete with a glowing cross above the stage and hands raised in unity.

“We love you, Lord—thank you for letting us testify tonight at CMA Fest, Father God,” Jelly exclaimed, his gratitude echoing through the audience.

Brandon Lake shared in a recent K-LOVE interview that he was drawn to collaborate with Jelly because of the power of his personal testimony. “I wanted to share this song with someone who has a truly hard-fought story, and Jelly was the first person who came to mind,” Lake explained.

Jelly Roll’s journey of redemption is nothing short of remarkable: once incarcerated as a teenager for selling drugs and facing armed robbery charges, he now uses his platform to inspire others through his faith.

@jen133 Jelly Roll just hopped on the Platform Stage at CMA Fest to sing with Brandon Lake and it was everything!!
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♬ original sound – jen133

“Hard Fought Hallelujah” Continues to Inspire

Since its release, “Hard Fought Hallelujah” has touched countless lives, allowing Jelly Roll and Brandon Lake to share their faith with hundreds of thousands around the world. The song was honored as Song of the Year at the K-LOVE Fan Awards, where Jelly Roll used his acceptance speech to reflect on his remarkable journey.

“From a jail cell to a K-LOVE Award—that’s something only God can do,” Jelly told the audience. “Brandon, thank you for letting me be part of this record. And thank you to the fans and K-LOVE for believing in it and championing my version.”

In April 2025, the duo took “Hard Fought Hallelujah” to a crowd of nearly 75,000 fans at Stagecoach Music Festival, leaving Brandon Lake awestruck. “WHAT JUST HAPPENED? I don’t even know how to process it all. God is so kind,” he marveled, praising not only the performance but the deep conversations they shared backstage.

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♬ Hard Fought Hallelujah (with Jelly Roll) – Brandon Lake & Jelly Roll

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