Country newcomer Jelly Roll is stepping up with a new philanthropic effort aimed at benefiting youth in his hometown of Nashville, according to the Tennesseean.
This week, together with Impact Youth Outreach, the singer announced that he’s pledging $250,000 to programs that support underserved and incarcerated youth in Music City. Specifically, he plans to fund a recording studio inside Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center, where Jelly himself served a criminal sentence in his youth.
On top of that, Jelly is providing five $10,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in Davidson County, and he’s also contributing to Impact Youth Outreach’s seasonal holiday food resources and toy drive.
Jelly Roll raised money for this donation with the ticket sales from his upcoming Bridgestone Arena show, which is set for next month.
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