Country music star Jelly Roll had all eyes on him at this year’s CMA Awards. The musician had the public buzzing over his appearance after he spoke to a media outlet about his incredible weight loss.

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight on the red carpet, the artist, who donned an all-black outfit that accentuated his frame, marveled at how far he has come in his weight journey.

“Sitting here, talking to you last year, coming back a year later, being 100 pounds lighter on the carpet alone. If that was the only thing I did in that year, it would be like, ‘Wow!'” expressed the star.

He continued, “But then, think about the year I’ve had, man.” The interviewer then brought up how open Jelly Roll has been throughout his health and fitness journey and noted how “incredible” he looks after having lost 100 pounds.

He went on to say, “I wanna feel normal. It’s just something I wanna do and I’m pretty committed to it. I can’t wait to come back next year and then look back and — I’m also glad I’m being so honest about it because I want the world to see it, man, I’m not hiding it. I didn’t go try to do it in the dark.”

“He’s on a roll! 😉 Jelly Roll is sharing why he’s committed to his health journey. 💪,” captioned ET alongside their video post.

Even as early as February of this year (2024), when Jelly Roll was seen posing for a picture with his wife Bunnie XO at the 66th Grammy Awards, the musician’s physical change is noticeable.

Another chimed in with, “The true definition of a changed man…his life experiences make him relatable and his faith and gratitude for Gods [sic] grace is beautiful.”

“The fact that he thought he was only a certain weight due to the max of his scale, and then doing the work to find out his actual weight and then sharing that with the world!!! That’s phenomenal!” praised an admirer, who also added some background context to his comment.

Even more positive comments ensued, with an admirer penning, “keep [sic] it up brother we want you around for a long time!”

“@JellyRoll You are an incredible role model for so many. Mental health, weightloss [sic], parenting, marriage, faith!!! 🙏🏻[…] Keep on keeping on my brother 🙌🏻,” noted another fan.

“Atta boy jelly!!! 100 lbs is huge. Keep working hard,” asserted a spectator. On the other hand, one person expressed, “Celebs in general need to admit they are least having some ‘help’ in the form of ozempic [sic]. It would make their journey a little more transparent for their fans.”

Aside from sparking online chatter with his weight loss, Jelly Roll set the CMA Awards stage ablaze with his performances, one of which saw him collaborate with legendary musical duo Brooks & Dunn. The trio sang a powerful rendition of Brooks & Dunn’s song “Believe.”

Jelly Roll’s appearance at the CMA Awards comes a month after he shared an Instagram video where his chef, Ian Larios, talked about the hard work the musician is putting in behind the scenes of the “Beautifully Broken” tour.

“He just surpassed his 100-pound weight loss,” revealed Larios, commending the artist’s commitment. To complement his exercise routine, Jelly Roll has also adopted a specialized diet.

After performances, Larios said the musician enjoys high-protein meals like chicken breast coated with either potato or rice flour. These nutritional changes have been an essential part of his weight loss success.

Larios’ update about Jelly Roll quickly gained traction online, as fans flooded social media with messages of support. One follower commented, “So happy he’s beginning to take care of his body!! Love him and want him to live forever!!”

Someone else pointed out the noticeable changes, “You look amazing. You’re absolutely killing it. I noticed a few weeks ago when I was watching a video how much you have thinned down you can tell it in your body and your face. Way to go Jelly keep it up [sic] ❤️.”

“The habits he’s been building are truly life changing and he’s doing this while also changing lives on this 56 city tour. Excited for him to show the world he’s just getting warmed up [sic]!” disclosed Larios.

Jelly Roll participated in the 2 Bears 5K, part of the “Netflix Is a Joke” comedy festival hosted by comedians Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer, and expressed his excitement after the event. “I couldn’t walk a mile when I started trying to do this back in January,” he recalled.

Jelly Roll spoke enthusiastically about the impact he and other larger participants had, noting how many people shared their motivation with him after the run.

He also highlighted the event’s diverse and fun atmosphere, mentioning unique participants like a man in a bear suit and people enjoying beers alongside those achieving personal records.

Looking ahead, Jelly Roll declared, “Next year, a half marathon! We’re saying it now, absolutely!” Leading up to the 5K, Jelly Roll trained rigorously.

Jelly Roll expressed confidence and his intention to lose even more weight. “If I feel this good down this weight, man, I can only imagine what I’m going to feel like by the time I go on tour,” he said.

Part of his motivation stemmed from public concern about his health. Fans expressed worry after Bunnie XO, disclosed that he stepped back from social media due to bullying related to his weight.

Reflecting on this challenging period, the acclaimed musician shared, “I feel incredible. I’m surrounded by friends and family.”

In music and health, Jelly Roll’s transformation continues to inspire fans who eagerly anticipate the next chapter of his journey, cheering him on every step of the way.