Jelly Roll Reveals He was ‘Super High’ in Interview with Eric Church on KDHL Radio

Jelly Roll may have experienced some pre-interview nerves before sitting down with Eric Church at the 2025 Country Radio Seminar. During their discussion, the renowned singer openly admitted to being under the influence of marijuana and feeling “super high.”

The hour-long interview, dubbed “The Conversation,” provided a platform for the two stars to engage informally on various topics. With Church being a mentor figure to Jelly Roll, the session offered insights into their personal experiences both on and off the stage.

One memorable moment was Church’s recollection of advocating for his label to release “Smoke a Little Smoke” as a radio single, despite facing resistance from label executives at the time. As Church humorously pointed out, this decision preceded the wider acceptance of marijuana use, leading Jelly Roll to jokingly confess, “This was before I was showing up super high to a conversation with Eric Church!” Their candid exchange elicited laughter from both Church and the industry audience, with Jelly Roll adding, “I am also as high as I look,” prompting more laughter from Church.

In a surprising turn, Church’s label eventually yielded, propelling “Smoke a Little Smoke” to become one of Church’s iconic songs and paving the way for his breakthrough album, Chief.

Beyond the lighthearted banter, Jelly Roll and Church reminisced about their initial meeting, including a night of partying that culminated in Jelly Roll partaking in some spontaneous skinny-dipping. They also delved into their individual journeys from relative obscurity to mainstream success, with Church expressing his discomfort with the transition during that period.

Aside from the interview, Jelly Roll ventured into the hospitality industry by opening Goodnight Nashville, a bar in his name in 2025. Reflecting his country music roots, the establishment exudes the star’s distinct persona, embodying elements that resonate with his character.

Despite his music career’s meteoric rise, Jelly Roll remains grounded, with his forthcoming country album, Whitsitt Chapel, expected to further solidify his position in the genre. As he navigates this new chapter, fans can anticipate more heartfelt storytelling and musical authenticity from the captivating artist.