Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll, who has sought redemption from criminal past

By JONATHAN MATTISE, Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s governor pardoned country star Jelly Roll on Thursday for his criminal past in the state, acknowledging the Nashville native’s long road back from drugs and prison through soul-searching, songwriting and advocacy for second chances.

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