Jelly Roll is usually a very positive presence on social media, sharing his epic weight loss journey with fans and connecting with them any way he can.
But the 40-year-old singer – real name Jason Bradley DeFord – has his low moments too. And if we are to believe what he said on the No Filter with Kate Langbroek podcast, he has been experiencing a lot of them lately, specifically during his seemingly very isolating tour in Australia. Keep reading for more info…
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Jelly Roll Says Being 'Far From Home' Is Hitting Him Hard
The "Need a Favor" hitmaker described his time away from loved ones during the Australian leg of his tour as one of the lowest periods he's experienced in years. "I'm falling apart. It's a horrible week. I'm doing the worst mentally I've done in a long time," the "Wild Ones" singer confessed on the podcast.
"I'm really far from home, and it's really hitting me that I'm really far from home, like in an anxious way," the Grammy-nominated artist candidly explained, adding: "I'm not having fun, and I want to go home."
The "Somebody Save Me" singer additionally said that the tour logistics, including the lack of a proper tour bus, only amplified his feelings of loneliness and isolation. "I'm having to be super isolated. I don't like it," he revealed. "I'm spending a lot of time in my hotel room by myself, just in my head. I don't like it. I miss my family a ton." Our hearts!
Mental And Physical Struggles Forced Show Cancellation
The Tennessee native performed six shows across Australia, marking his first time performing in the country, before a scheduled final concert in Auckland, New Zealand, on November 8th. Unfortunately, he was forced to cancel the Auckland show at the last minute due to illness, which is a rare move for an artist who seldom lets fans down by cancelling!
The "Son of a Sinner" singer explained that he was suffering both mentally and physically, with one having a knock-on effect on the other. He revealed the trip had "[expletive] my stomach up," saying: "When my stomach's not right, nothing's right. My mind's not right. Everything. I'm just not thinking clear."
To cope, he explained that he practiced breathing exercises and talked himself through the illness, but ultimately, every part of him wanted to return home to Tennessee. He explained: "Everybody wants to go home when they're sick. That's just in us. I just don't feel good, so I just want to go home."
