Singer Jelly Roll Drops & Shatters His New Artist of the Year Trophy at the 2023 CMA Awards

Hey everyone, guess what Jelly Roll did at the CMA Awards this year? He totally smashed two things: everyone’s expectations and, oops, his brand-new artist of the year trophy. So, here’s the scoop from a tweet by ABC’s On the Red Carpet, which Jelly Roll – the guy behind “Son of a Sinner” – shared himself. The scene? The 39-year-old country music sensation was just getting to know his shiny glass trophy when, in a classic clumsy moment, it slipped right out of his hands and shattered all over the floor. This all went down at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville during the Wednesday (Nov. 8) ceremony. But hey, no sweat, Jelly Roll’s getting a do-over trophy.

The country star totally dropped his award, but don’t worry – turns out the trophies they use backstage are just for show, since no one knows who’s gonna win in advance. No sweat though, Jelly Roll’s real trophy will be on its way to him soon! 🏆✨

Picture this: he’s up there, super emotional and totally inspiring, giving his fans this heartfelt speech. He drops some serious wisdom, saying, “There’s something poetic about a 39-year-old man winning new artist of the year. I don’t know where you’re at in your life or what you’re going through, but I want toa tell you to keep going, baby.”

He’s not done yet, though. He amps up the volume and goes, “I want to tell you, ‘Success is on the other side.’ I want to tell you, ‘It’s going to be OK!’ I want to tell you that the windshield is bigger than the rearview mirror for a reason, because what’s in front of you is so much more important than what’s behind you!”

Talk about a mic-drop moment!