In 2017, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson heard “Only” by Jelly Roll on a shuffled playlist. Going through a tough time, he connected deeply with the lyrics and reached out to Jelly Roll personally to acknowledge his songwriting and artistry.
What began was a long-standing friendship via texting and social media, supporting one another’s projects and checking in periodically.
The two finally got to cross paths recently at a taping of American Idol. With their mutual childhood ties to Nashville, Dwayne brought Jelly a simple but meaningful gift recognizing their Nashville routes and how far Jelly has come.
