In a surprising moment at this year’s CMA Awards, Jelly Roll, the country star, accidentally dropped and shattered his Artist of the Year trophy. The 39-year-old singer barely had a chance to enjoy the win before the glass trophy slipped from his hands, breaking into pieces on the floor of Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Check out the photo of the incident below!
Despite the mishap, fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Jelly Roll will be getting a replacement trophy, as confirmed by an inside source.
Before the trophy accident, Jelly Roll gave an emotional acceptance speech, saying, “There’s something poetic about a 39-year-old man winning new artist of the year.” The singer is up for five awards, including Single of the Year and Music Video of the Year for “Need a Favor.”
Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #JellyRollTrophyGate. Fans are buzzing about the incident, turning it into an instant viral sensation.
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Stay tuned for more Jelly Roll headlines, as he is also a finalist at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards in multiple categories, including Top New Artist and Top Rock Artist. The awards will be live-streamed on November 19th on BBMAs.watch, and you can engage with us on the Billboard and BBMAs social channels.
