In Front of Thousands, Jelly Roll Declares His Love for Bunnie Xo, And Turns a Concert Into Something Deeper
In front of thousands, Jelly Roll turned a sold-out concert into a personal love letter — and fans felt every second of it.
On July 29, 2025, during a sold-out stop on his Backroad Baptism Tour, Jelly Roll turned a massive concert at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, Georgia into something far more intimate — a raw, emotional tribute to the love of his life, Bunnie XO.
As the lights dimmed and the music swelled, the Tennessee-born hitmaker invited his wife of nearly seven years to join him onstage, and what followed was one of the most touching moments of his tour to date.
“Bunnie, Lovin’ You Can Kill a Man”
As the opening chords of “Kill A Man” rang out — a track from Jelly Roll’s critically acclaimed album WHITSITT CHAPEL — the artist locked eyes with his wife and gently altered the lyrics:
“I was bulletproof, but Bunnie, lovin’ you can kill a man.”
The moment was unrehearsed, sincere, and overwhelmingly heartfelt. The audience, thousands strong, grew silent — not from disinterest, but because they recognized something real unfolding in front of them.
With one lyric change, Jelly Roll transformed the song from a studio ballad into a living, breathing love letter, and then gently kissed Bunnie XO as she stood beside him.
“Without Y’all, There Is No Us”
Before performing, Jelly Roll introduced his wife to the crowd:
“Ladies and gentlemen, my beautiful wife, Miss Bunnie DeFord.”
The crowd roared as Bunnie XO, host of the hit Dumb Blonde Podcast, took the stage, smiling ear to ear.
“Without y’all, there is no us. So we love every one of you motherf***ers — thank you!” she exclaimed, her voice full of gratitude and joy.
A Slow Dance, A Song, and a Shared Past
The couple shared a slow dance on stage, holding each other as Jelly Roll sang the deeply personal lyrics — ones inspired by their real-life love story, which began back in 2015 in Las Vegas. That night, Jelly Roll was performing at the Country Saloon on Fremont Street, and Bunnie just happened to be in the crowd.
“We hit it off,” Jelly Roll shared in a past interview. “She said she fell in love with the saddest eyes in the room.”
Now, nearly a decade later, he still sings about her like they just met yesterday.
After finishing the song, Jelly Roll sent her offstage with one final tribute:
“One more time for my beautiful wife, Miss Bunnie DeFord. I’m not good at writing love songs, but I love her so much that I tried.”
About the Song: “Kill A Man”
“Kill A Man” is a standout track on WHITSITT CHAPEL, Jelly Roll’s genre-blending, heart-spilling album that dives deep into faith, addiction, redemption, and love. On this song, he reflects on the night he met Bunnie — a moment he believed might have been his last, until love pulled him back from the edge.
With lyrics like:
“Something ’bout you has always been dangerous / I should run, but here I stand…”
Jelly Roll tells a story of surviving darkness through love, and the crowd in Georgia got to witness the woman behind that survival.
🥂 7 Years Married and Counting
The couple is set to celebrate their 7th wedding anniversary later this month and reportedly plan to renew their vows — a beautiful next chapter in a love story that fans have followed and admired for years.
🎤 The Backroad Baptism Tour Continues
Jelly Roll is currently in the middle of his first-ever headlining arena and amphitheater tour, the Backroad Baptism Tour, which kicked off July 28 in Southaven, Mississippi, and runs through October 14, concluding in Tampa, Florida.
The 44-date tour includes support from artists like Ashley McBryde, Caitlynne Curtis, Chase Rice, Merkules, Elle King, Yelawolf, Struggle Jennings, and Three 6 Mafia on select shows. Hosted by Josh Adam Meyers, the tour is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about live events of the year.
📀 WHITSITT CHAPEL — The Album Behind the Magic
Released earlier this year, WHITSITT CHAPEL debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Rock & Alternative Albums and No. 2 on the Country Albums chart, powered by hit singles like “Save Me” and “NEED A FAVOR.”
“This album is about growth and gratitude,” Jelly Roll said. “It’s real music for real people with real problems.”
A theme that was never more evident than during that unforgettable moment with Bunnie XO in Alpharetta.
❤️ Final Thoughts
What fans witnessed that night wasn’t just a concert — it was love, loud and unfiltered. Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO continue to redefine what it looks like to love publicly, unapologetically, and without a script.
