Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson’s heartfelt duet, Save Me, has officially claimed the No. 1 spot on Country Radio! Originally featured on Jelly Roll’s 2023 album, Whitsitt Chapel, this emotional track has quickly become a fan favorite.
The song is actually a fresh take on Jelly Roll’s 2020 solo version from Self-Medicated, but adding Lainey Wilson’s powerful vocals has taken it to a whole new level. This milestone marks Jelly Roll’s third country No. 1 and Lainey Wilson’s sixth, proving just how unstoppable they are.
Save Me soared to the top in less than three months after being sent to Country Radio on September 5. It’s just another sign of their incredible impact on the genre. Meanwhile, Lainey is on fire—her latest hit, Wildflowers and Wild Horses, is already climbing the charts at record speed.
The success of Save Me comes after an unexpected wave of online rumors suggesting that Jelly Roll’s wife, Bunnie XO, was jealous of his friendship with Lainey. Bunnie quickly shut that down, joking on Instagram, “It’s actually me that wants Lainey, so do better research. LMAO.”
Since its release, Save Me has been performed live multiple times, including a surprise moment in Austin, Texas, when Lainey walked onstage unannounced to join Jelly Roll. As she stepped into the spotlight, fans went wild, and the duo’s harmonies filled the air with pure magic.
Jelly Roll later shared in an interview that performing Save Me with Lainey is “electric.” He described how, during the line all of this drinking, they lock eyes, and he can feel every bit of pain and emotion in her voice.
Their collaboration first made waves at the 2023 ACM Awards, then again on American Idol, solidifying Save Me as one of the most powerful duets in recent country music.
For Jelly Roll, working with Lainey was a no-brainer. “She’s like a sister to me,” he said. “She has one of the best voices in country music, and we’re already friends, so it was such an easy collab.” He also admitted he didn’t realize how much of an impact the song would have until he heard it from a woman’s perspective.
“Lainey gave this song a whole new life,” he added. “People are hearing it differently now, and it’s putting a whole new energy into the universe.”
Lainey Wilson’s career is on an unstoppable rise, from hit collaborations with HARDY (Wait In The Truck) and Cole Swindell (Never Say Never) to her breakout role on Yellowstone. Yet, despite her packed schedule, she didn’t hesitate when Jelly Roll asked her to collaborate.
“She had a thousand reasons to say no and only one reason to say yes—and she chose the one,” Jelly Roll said. “That’s just who Lainey Wilson is.”
With Save Me topping the charts and their careers reaching new heights, one thing’s for sure—Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson are creating something truly unforgettable in country music.
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