With his hand lifted toward the heavens, he softly said, ‘I love you, Lord’—and suddenly, the arena stood still.” Jelly Roll’s duet with Brooks & Dunn at the 2024 CMA Awards became a moment of pure soul. What began as a quiet homage turned into a performance that moved everyone to tears, as his voice carried the weight of faith, sorrow, and hope.
“He Raised His Hand to the Sky and Whispered ‘I Love You, Lord’” – Jelly Roll Joins Brooks & Dunn at the 2024 CMA Awards for a Soul-Stopping Performance of Faith, Pain, and Redemption
Jelly Roll and Brooks & Dunn Deliver Soul-Stirring “Believe” at the 2024 CMA Awards. One of the most powerful moments of the 2024 CMA Awards came when Jelly Roll joined country legends Brooks & Dunn on stage for a moving performance of “Believe.” Under a single spotlight, the arena fell into a rare hush as the familiar ballad unfolded—quietly at first, then building with every verse into something sacred.
Jelly Roll’s voice, rich with gravel and grace, added a new layer of depth to the song’s message of loss, faith, and redemption. When he raised his hand skyward and whispered, “I love you, Lord,” the response was immediate—thunderous, emotional, electric. It wasn’t just a performance; it was a moment of shared reverence.