Jelly Roll performs at Oregon State Prison [Video]

In a social media post, the country singer stated Tuesday was the first time the prison reportedly allowed live music on the yard in 20 years.

SALEM, Ore. — Grammy-nominated country star Jelly Roll stopped by the Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) on Tuesday alongside Oregon’s very own Jacquie Roar for a heartwarming performance at the prison yard.

The 39-year-old country singer stated Tuesday was the first time the prison reportedly allowed live music on the yard in 20 years. He took to Instagram to express the reasoning behind his surprise performance, stating his “brother” Oregon author and famous bowhunter Cameron Hanes told him about his powerful trip to the prison a few months back. After further conversation, Hanes urged him to perform live music at the prison yard. Months later, the “Save Me” singer did just that.

The singer was in the Portland area as his “Beautifully Broken” made a stop at the Moda Center on Sunday.

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