Jelly Roll might have wrapped up his Beautifully Broken tour and even joked about tossing his phone in the Cumberland River after his final Nashville show—but stepping away from the spotlight? Not so easy when you’re one of country music’s brightest stars.
This week, instead of a huge stadium, Jelly Roll found himself back on stage at a cozy honky tonk—Kid Rock’s very own bar in downtown Nashville.
What started as a low-key night quickly turned into something unforgettable when Jelly Roll showed up with some famous friends: comedians Tony Hinchcliffe and Bert Kreischer, plus Kid Rock himself. Even if the plan was to keep it chill, when music’s in your veins, the stage calls you back.
Jelly surprised everyone by joining the house band, Hippies & Cowboys, for a powerful performance of his hit “Save Me.” The crowd was already buzzing from the celebrity sightings, but that was just the start.
Soon enough, Jelly called up his crew for an impromptu southern rock jam session. Tony Hinchcliffe jumped behind the drums again—fans might remember his amazing “Simple Man” performance in Austin. Bert Kreischer, true to his wild style, tore off his shirt. And Kid Rock stepped up to complete the all-star lineup.
Together, they rocked out to Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man” and Marshall Tucker Band’s “Can’t You See,” turning an ordinary Wednesday into a night no one in the crowd will forget.
That’s the magic of Broadway in Nashville—you never know what kind of show you’ll stumble upon. Kid Rock is a regular at his bar and loves jumping on stage whenever inspiration hits. Just across the street, Eric Church has been known to hang out after his shows at Chief’s, playing piano and sharing laid-back moments with fans during his To Beat the Devil residency.
Sure, Nashville has its ups and downs, but nights like this remind us why it’s one of the most exciting music cities out there. Whether it’s catching Jelly Roll jamming with comedians or seeing Alan Jackson on a quiet night at AJ’s Good Time Bar, the city keeps serving up those once-in-a-lifetime musical surprises you just can’t find anywhere else.
If this week is any sign, Broadway’s got plenty more magic in store.
