Jelly Roll has revealed that his ongoing Down Under Tour in Australia will now feature additional stops in Brisbane and Townsville. The Grammy-nominated artist will kick off his much-anticipated run at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Friday, 24 October. Known worldwide for his signature mix of country, rock, and hip-hop, Jelly Roll will then take the stage at Townsville’s Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Thursday, 6 November, headlining the Sunburnt Country event alongside Shaboozey, Busby Marou, and Drew Baldridge.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/travis-kelce-s-dad-ed-reveals-taylor-travis-got-engaged-nearly-2-weeks-ago-1756259066270">Travis Kelce’s dad Ed reveals Taylor &amp; Travis got engaged nearly 2 weeks ago</a><h2>Down Under tour dates</h2><ul><li>Friday, 24 October – Brisbane, Entertainment Centre (New Show) &nbsp;</li><li>Saturday, 25 October – Sunshine Coast, Strummingbird Festival &nbsp;</li><li>Sunday, 26 October – Adelaide, Harvest Rock Festival &nbsp;</li><li>Tuesday, 28 October – Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena &nbsp;</li><li>Wednesday, 29 October – Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena &nbsp;</li><li>Saturday, 1 November – Newcastle, Strummingbird Festival &nbsp;</li><li>Sunday, 2 November – Perth, Strummingbird Festival &nbsp;</li><li>Tuesday, 4 November – Sydney, Qudos Bank Arena &nbsp;</li><li>Thursday, 6 November – Townsville, Sunburnt Country Festival (New Show) &nbsp;</li><li>Saturday, 8 November – Auckland, The Outer Fields at Western Springs</li></ul>&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/rapper-lil-nas-x-walks-out-from-jail-after-pleading-not-guilty-to-felony-charges-of-assaulting-police-1756174166579">Rapper Lil Nas X walks out from jail after pleading not guilty to felony charges of assaulting police</a><h2>Jelly Roll’s rise to stardom</h2>Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, began his music career back in 2003. However, it wasn’t until 2022 that he broke into the mainstream with the release of his hit singles Son of a Sinner and Need a Favour. Son of a Sinner went on to win three CMT Music Awards in 2023. He was also crowned New Artist of the Year at the CMA Awards and earned a nomination for Best New Artist at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. With that kind of momentum, it’s safe to say his Australian fans are in for a real treat this year.<h2>Upcoming collaboration with Bon Jovi</h2>Jelly Roll will also be collaborating with Bon Jovi on their upcoming album, Forever (Legendary Edition). Though initially planned as a tour, the band changed their plans due to Jon Bon Jovi's throat surgery and his inability to perform live.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/britney-spears-on-hardest-years-calls-marriage-to-sam-asghari-a-fake-distraction-1756142949760">Britney Spears on hardest years, calls marriage to Sam Asghari a ‘fake distraction'</a> &nbsp;

Country music sensation Jelly Roll has announced that his planned Down Under tour of Australia will be adding shows to Brisbane and Townsville. Jelly Roll took the world by storm with his hit singles Son of a Sinner and Need a Favour.

Jelly Roll has revealed that his ongoing Down Under Tour in Australia will now feature additional stops in Brisbane and Townsville. The Grammy-nominated artist will kick off his much-anticipated run at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Friday, 24 October. Known worldwide for his signature mix of country, rock, and hip-hop, Jelly Roll will then take the stage at Townsville’s Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Thursday, 6 November, headlining the Sunburnt Country event alongside Shaboozey, Busby Marou, and Drew Baldridge. Also Read: Travis Kelce’s dad Ed reveals Taylor & Travis got engaged nearly 2 weeks ago Down Under tour dates Friday, 24 October – Brisbane, Entertainment Centre (New Show) Saturday, 25 October – Sunshine Coast, Strummingbird Festival Sunday, 26 October – Adelaide, Harvest Rock Festival Tuesday, 28 October – Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena Wednesday, 29 October – Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena Saturday, 1 November – Newcastle, Strummingbird Festival Sunday, 2 November – Perth, Strummingbird Festival Tuesday, 4 November – Sydney, Qudos Bank Arena Thursday, 6 November – Townsville, Sunburnt Country Festival (New Show) Saturday, 8 November – Auckland, The Outer Fields at Western Springs Also Read: Rapper Lil Nas X walks out from jail after pleading not guilty to felony charges of assaulting police Jelly Roll’s rise to stardom Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, began his music career back in 2003. However, it wasn’t until 2022 that he broke into the mainstream with the release of his hit singles Son of a Sinner and Need a Favour. Son of a Sinner went on to win three CMT Music Awards in 2023. He was also crowned New Artist of the Year at the CMA Awards and earned a nomination for Best New Artist at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. With that kind of momentum, it’s safe to say his Australian fans are in for a real treat this year. Upcoming collaboration with Bon Jovi Jelly Roll will also be collaborating with Bon Jovi on their upcoming album, Forever (Legendary Edition). Though initially planned as a tour, the band changed their plans due to Jon Bon Jovi's throat surgery and his inability to perform live. Also Read: Britney Spears on hardest years, calls marriage to Sam Asghari a ‘fake distraction'

Country music sensation Jelly Roll has announced that his planned Down Under tour of Australia will be adding shows to Brisbane and Townsville. Jelly Roll took the world by storm with his hit singles Son of a Sinner and Need a Favour.

Jelly Roll expands 2025 Down Under tour with Brisbane, Townsville shows

The 57th annual Country Music Association Awards was a night full of stars and music. The ceremony was held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning taking up the hosting duties for the second time in a row.

Some of the biggest names in the industry graced the evening with their presence. Lainey Wilson, who was the most-nominated singer of the night, won the top prize of the evening as she took the trophy of Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year, and Female Vocalist of the Year, among others.

Emotional Lainey said while accepting the trophy, “It finally feels like country music is starting to love me back.''

Jelly Roll took his first CMA trophy home as he won the New Artist of the Year award.

Check out the full list of 2023 CMA winners below.

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

Luke Combs 
Chris Stapleton 
Carrie Underwood 
Morgan Wallen

WINNER: Lainey Wilson

SINGLE OF THE YEAR

WINNER: "Fast Car" – Luke Combs 
 
Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton 
Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews 
"Heart Like A Truck" – Lainey Wilson

Producer: Jay Joyce

Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce

"Need A Favor" – Jelly Roll 
Producer: Austin Nivarel

Mix Engineer: Jeff Braun 
"Next Thing You Know" – Jordan Davis 
Producer: Paul DiGiovanni

Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley

"Wait in the Truck" – HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson)

Producers: HARDY, Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt, Derek Wells

Mix Engineer: Joey Moi

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville – Ashley McBryde 
Producers: John Osborne, John Peets 
Mix Engineers: Gena Johnson, John Osborne

WINNER: Bell Bottom Country – Lainey Wilson 
Producer: Jay Joyce 
Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce

Gettin' Old – Luke Combs 
Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton 
Mix Engineers: Michael H. Brauer, Jim Cooley, Chip Matthews

One Thing At A Time – Morgan Wallen 
Producers: Jacob Durrett, Charlie Handsome, Joey Moi, Cameron Montgomery 
Mix Engineers: Josh Ditty, Joey Moi, Eivind Nordland

Rolling Up the Welcome Mat – Kelsea Ballerini 
Producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Alysa Vanderheym 
Mix Engineers: Dan Grech-Marguerat, Alysa Vanderheym

SONG OF THE YEAR

WINNER: "Fast Car"

"Heart Like A Truck"

"Next Thing You Know"

"Tennessee Orange"

"Wait in the Truck"

MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR

WINNER: Jenee Fleenor 
Paul Franklin 
Rob McNelley 
Derek Wells 
Charlie Worsham

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

"Light On In The Kitchen" – Ashley McBryde 
"Memory Lane" – Old Dominion 
"Need A Favor" – Jelly Roll 
"Next Thing You Know" – Jordan Davis 
WINNER "Wait in the Truck" – HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson)

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Zach Bryan 
WINNER: Jelly Roll 
Parker McCollum 
Megan Moroney 
Hailey Whitters

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

Kelsea Ballerini 
Miranda Lambert 
Ashley McBryde 
Carly Pearce 
WINNER: Lainey Wilson

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

Luke Combs 
Jelly Roll 
Cody Johnson 
WINNER: Chris Stapleton 
Morgan Wallen

VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR

WINNER: Old Dominion 
Lady A 
Little Big Town 
Midland 
Zac Brown Band

VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR

Brooks &amp; Dunn 
Dan + Shay 
Maddie &amp; Tae 
The War And Treaty 
WINNER: Brothers Osborne

MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR

"Save Me" – Jelly Roll (with Lainey Wilson)

"She Had Me At Heads Carolina (Remix)" – Cole Swindell &amp; Jo Dee Messina

"Thank God" – Kane Brown (with Katelyn Brown)

WINNER: "Wait in the Truck" – HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson)

"We Don't Fight Anymore" – Carly Pearce (featuring Chris Stapleton) 
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The 57th annual Country Music Association Awards was a night full of stars and music. The ceremony was held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning taking up the hosting duties for the second time in a row.

The 57th annual Country Music Association Awards was a night full of stars and music. The ceremony was held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning taking up the hosting duties for the second time in a row. Some of the biggest names in the industry graced the evening with their presence. Lainey Wilson, who was the most-nominated singer of the night, won the top prize of the evening as she took the trophy of Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year, and Female Vocalist of the Year, among others. Emotional Lainey said while accepting the trophy, “It finally feels like country music is starting to love me back.'' Jelly Roll took his first CMA trophy home as he won the New Artist of the Year award. Check out the full list of 2023 CMA winners below. ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR Luke Combs Chris Stapleton Carrie Underwood Morgan Wallen WINNER: Lainey Wilson SINGLE OF THE YEAR WINNER: "Fast Car" – Luke Combs Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews "Heart Like A Truck" – Lainey Wilson Producer: Jay Joyce Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce "Need A Favor" – Jelly Roll Producer: Austin Nivarel Mix Engineer: Jeff Braun "Next Thing You Know" – Jordan Davis Producer: Paul DiGiovanni Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley "Wait in the Truck" – HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson) Producers: HARDY, Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt, Derek Wells Mix Engineer: Joey Moi ALBUM OF THE YEAR Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville – Ashley McBryde Producers: John Osborne, John Peets Mix Engineers: Gena Johnson, John Osborne WINNER: Bell Bottom Country – Lainey Wilson Producer: Jay Joyce Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce Gettin' Old – Luke Combs Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton Mix Engineers: Michael H. Brauer, Jim Cooley, Chip Matthews One Thing At A Time – Morgan Wallen Producers: Jacob Durrett, Charlie Handsome, Joey Moi, Cameron Montgomery Mix Engineers: Josh Ditty, Joey Moi, Eivind Nordland Rolling Up the Welcome Mat – Kelsea Ballerini Producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Alysa Vanderheym Mix Engineers: Dan Grech-Marguerat, Alysa Vanderheym SONG OF THE YEAR WINNER: "Fast Car" "Heart Like A Truck" "Next Thing You Know" "Tennessee Orange" "Wait in the Truck" MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR WINNER: Jenee Fleenor Paul Franklin Rob McNelley Derek Wells Charlie Worsham MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR "Light On In The Kitchen" – Ashley McBryde "Memory Lane" – Old Dominion "Need A Favor" – Jelly Roll "Next Thing You Know" – Jordan Davis WINNER "Wait in the Truck" – HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson) NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR Zach Bryan WINNER: Jelly Roll Parker McCollum Megan Moroney Hailey Whitters FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR Kelsea Ballerini Miranda Lambert Ashley McBryde Carly Pearce WINNER: Lainey Wilson MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR Luke Combs Jelly Roll Cody Johnson WINNER: Chris Stapleton Morgan Wallen VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR WINNER: Old Dominion Lady A Little Big Town Midland Zac Brown Band VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR Brooks & Dunn Dan + Shay Maddie & Tae The War And Treaty WINNER: Brothers Osborne MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR "Save Me" – Jelly Roll (with Lainey Wilson) "She Had Me At Heads Carolina (Remix)" – Cole Swindell & Jo Dee Messina "Thank God" – Kane Brown (with Katelyn Brown) WINNER: "Wait in the Truck" – HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson) "We Don't Fight Anymore" – Carly Pearce (featuring Chris Stapleton)

CMA Awards 2023 winners list: Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll take top honours

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