Jelly Roll's grueling Australian tour has taken a toll on his mental health, with the country star admitting he hit rock bottom in one of the lowest points he's faced in years. The 40-year-old singer shared candid details about his health issues and missing his family support system during an appearance on the "No Filter with Kate Langbroek" podcast.
The tour, which included six shows across Australia from Oct. 25 to Nov. 4, coincided with Jelly Roll's physical sickness having a domino effect on his mental state. His stomach problems hurt his overall well-being, and he said nothing was right when his stomach wasn't. He struggled with anxiety and isolation, spending time in his hotel room alone, just thinking.
Despite using breathing exercises to steady himself, Jelly Roll admitted every part of him wanted to return to Tennessee. "Everybody wants to go home when they're sick," he said. The grueling tour also coincided with another tense moment overseas - a shopping trip to Louis Vuitton in Sydney where employees treated him like a "criminal" and looked at him as if he were about to rob the store.
Jelly Roll, who has previously served time behind bars for aggravated robbery and possession with intent to sell, said his struggles with addiction and past run-ins with the law had taken a toll on his mental health. However, with the support of his wife, Jelly Roll remained faithful during the difficult journey while trying to get pregnant.
As he struggled through his tour, Jelly Roll's physical and mental health took center stage, leaving him questioning why anyone would want to continue performing when feeling unwell. His recent experience highlights the challenges that many artists face on the road, particularly those who are deeply vulnerable about their past struggles with addiction and incarceration.
The tour, which included six shows across Australia from Oct. 25 to Nov. 4, coincided with Jelly Roll's physical sickness having a domino effect on his mental state. His stomach problems hurt his overall well-being, and he said nothing was right when his stomach wasn't. He struggled with anxiety and isolation, spending time in his hotel room alone, just thinking.
Despite using breathing exercises to steady himself, Jelly Roll admitted every part of him wanted to return to Tennessee. "Everybody wants to go home when they're sick," he said. The grueling tour also coincided with another tense moment overseas - a shopping trip to Louis Vuitton in Sydney where employees treated him like a "criminal" and looked at him as if he were about to rob the store.
Jelly Roll, who has previously served time behind bars for aggravated robbery and possession with intent to sell, said his struggles with addiction and past run-ins with the law had taken a toll on his mental health. However, with the support of his wife, Jelly Roll remained faithful during the difficult journey while trying to get pregnant.
As he struggled through his tour, Jelly Roll's physical and mental health took center stage, leaving him questioning why anyone would want to continue performing when feeling unwell. His recent experience highlights the challenges that many artists face on the road, particularly those who are deeply vulnerable about their past struggles with addiction and incarceration.
he's been through so much already with his past struggles & addiction, but to be looked at like that? it's just sad. i feel for him & his wife, they must've been going thru hell during the tour. mental health is super important, esp for artists who have to put on a brave face all the time 
... I mean, can you blame him though? The guy's been through hell and back, struggling with addiction and being in and out of jail. And then he has to go on tour and perform when he's literally dying inside 
. His wife is the only reason he got through it, but even that's not enough sometimes. I mean, who wouldn't want to just stay home and be lazy when they're feeling like crap? The fact that those Louis Vuitton employees were so cold towards him just makes me wanna shake my head 
... poor guy just needs a break and some decent healthcare, you know?
touring is super harsh fam 
and it's crazy how his mental health took a hit because of physical stuff like stomach problems 
anyone who's ever felt anxious or isolated when they're on tour knows what he's talking about 
I'm glad he spoke out about it tho, maybe more artists can open up about their struggles too 
. He's got a lot of demons to deal with, from his addiction and past run-ins with the law 
. It's wild that employees at Louis Vuitton treated him like a "criminal" 
. I'm glad he's got a supportive wife by his side 
. I hope he takes some time to prioritize himself and his mental health 
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his mental health is literally suffering from physical pain... like, i get it, touring is tough but 6 shows straight in australia? that's a lot of stress on the body/mind 
. I can imagine how tough it must be for him, being on stage and performing when you're not feeling right physically and mentally 
. And wow, the situation at Louis Vuitton was crazy! Employees treating him like a suspect? That's just rude 
. As an artist, it's already hard enough performing in front of people, but add to that physical and mental health struggles... I don't know how they do it 
. Maybe this is like, a wake-up call for all artists out there to prioritize their health and well-being? We need more mental health awareness in the music industry 
. but you know what's even crazier? how his past struggles with addiction and incarceration still affect him today 
and I can only imagine how hard it must've been for him to deal with all that physical and mental pain 
. His story is definitely a harsh reminder that even the strongest people struggle 
. I'm glad he had his wife's support tho 
. Like, why do artists have to put themselves through all this stress on tour? 
shouldn't they be able to prioritize their health first? 
. Nowadays, we're so aware of how important it is to speak out and get help... but sometimes I wish artists could just put on a brave face and perform without having to share their inner demons 
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gotta feel bad for Jelly Roll, been there done that 
. touring can be brutal, especially when you're already struggling with mental health issues. I mean, who hasn't felt like hiding in their hotel room when they're feeling down? 
. all this traveling and performing can be exhausting 
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It's no wonder he hit rock bottom... touring must be such a lonely experience, especially when you're not surrounded by people you love 
, and I'm like, "wait, isn't that just a random statue?" Anyway, back to Jelly Roll... poor dude sounds like he really needed some support from his wife during that tour. And omg, shopping at Louis Vuitton can be super stressful even when you're feeling fine 