Grammy Nominee, Best New Artist, Arguably One of Top Artists in World, Jelly Roll, Coming to Pittsburgh
By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on November 22, 2024 via Connect-Bridgeport.com
One of most popular recording artists in the world, Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, will be bringing his act to Pittsburgh this coming May.
The multi-genre performing Jelly Roll will be coming to Pittsburgh's PNC Park on Thursday, May 29. He will be joined by another well-known name in the music industry - Post Malone.
They will be performing together as part of their “The BIG ASS Stadium Tour." The tour has 25 stops and this is the closest to Bridgeport and the North Central West Virginia region.
Individuals can get information to purchase tickets HERE.
Although performing since 2003 and hitting into the rap world, Jellh Roll hit it big and became mainstream in 2022 thanks to a pair of singles, "Son of a Sinner" and "Need a Favor." He ended up winning multiple Country Music Television (CMT) Awards in 2023 and also was 
named Best New Artist at the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards.
named Best New Artist at the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards.
He is also a mutli-time Grammy nominee. Jelly Roll has several number one hits in multiple genres as well.
Like Jelly Roll, Post Malone covers multiple genres as well. Born Austin Richard Post, he is a rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and guitarist. He has gained distinction and acclaim for his blending of various genres including hip hop, pop, R&B, trap, and country.
Malone has several Billboard Music Awards, MTV Video Awards, and an American Music Award. He was also nominated for a Country Music Award (CMA).
Editor's Note: Top photo of Jelly Roll and bottom image of Post Malone taken from their official Facebook pages.
