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Jelly Roll<\/a> is giving fans new music amid a week dominated by headlines about his divorce from Bunnie Xo<\/a>.<\/p>\n The country star has released a new song called “Hands Up,” a faith-filled anthem that leans into the themes that have defined much of his recent music: redemption, perseverance and the idea that nobody is perfect.<\/p>\n The release comes just days after both Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo publicly addressed their split<\/a> for the first time.<\/p>\n “Hands Up” blends Jelly Roll’s hip-hop roots with a soaring, gospel-infused country sound.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Jelly Roll Sets the Record Straight on His Divorce From Bunnie Xo [Watch]<\/a><\/p>\n At the center<\/a> of the song is a message aimed at anyone who feels flawed but continues trying to become a better person.<\/p>\n “Everybody put your hands up \/ If you ain’t perfect, but you try,”<\/em> he sings.<\/p>\n The chorus continues:<\/p>\n “Put them way up to the sky<\/em> The uplifting message is likely to resonate with fans who have connected with Jelly Roll’s deeply personal songwriting throughout his career.<\/p>\n The song arrives during a highly emotional chapter in Jelly Roll’s personal life.<\/p>\n Earlier this month, the singer filed for divorce from Bunnie Xo<\/a> after nearly a decade of marriage. Court documents cite irreconcilable differences and list May 9 as the couple’s date of separation.<\/p>\n Bunnie Xo recently broke her silence on the split during an episode of her Dumb Blonde<\/em> podcast, where she revealed that the former couple still plans to have a child together despite the divorce.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/b><\/em>Jelly Roll Divorce Filing Reveals What’s Next for Assets and Debt<\/a><\/p>\n “We’re still having a baby together,” she said, explaining that they intend to co-parent and remain close friends.<\/p>\n Just hours after Bunnie Xo’s podcast episode<\/a> was released, Jelly Roll addressed the divorce publicly for the first time during a concert stop in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.<\/p>\n “While we’re talking about liars, the internet is a liar too,” he told the crowd before shutting down rumors that infidelity played a role in the split.<\/p>\n “Nobody cheated on nobody,” Jelly Roll said. He also emphasized that his relationship with Bunnie Xo remains strong.<\/p>\n Me and my wife are best friends, we will always be best friends. I will love her. She will probably be the only woman I’ll ever love the way I loved her.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Jelly Roll later told fans that “every word” Bunnie Xo shared on her podcast was true.<\/p>\n While his personal life continues to generate headlines,<\/a> “Hands Up” serves as a reminder of the themes that have long connected him with listeners: faith, forgiveness and the belief that imperfect people can still keep reaching for something better.<\/p>\n (NOTE: Song stats are through May 27, 2025)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Rob Carroll<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nJelly Roll Releases ‘Hands Up’<\/h3>\n
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Ain’t that where we wanna go when we die?”<\/em><\/p>\nThe Song Arrives Amid Divorce Headlines<\/h3>\n
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