“We are only just beginning, 8 years ain’t nothing when you’re waiting on forever,” Jelly Roll wrote to his wife, Bunnie XO.
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO, Photos Courtesy of Instagram
Jelly Roll, a genre-bending superstar, and Bunnie XO, the host of the Dumb Blonde Podcast, celebrated their 8th wedding anniversary on Saturday, August 31. The power couple took to social media to exchange heartfelt messages, reflecting on their journey and praising each other for remaining by each other’s side through thick and thin.
Jelly Roll Honors Wife On 8th Wedding Anniversary
The genre-bending superstar, whose real name is Jason DeFord, took to social media and reminisced on “8 years of marriage to my best friend” with a touching Instagram post.
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“8 years of laughing til our stomach hurts, of late night TV shows and giggles, unconditional love and overcoming obstacles, pushing boundaries and pushing each other further and further towards our dreams,” Jelly Roll wrote. “8 years of building. But 8 years is a small candle compared to the forever that I know is OUR story. I can’t let this post go by without taking a second to praise and show you how proud of you I am.” He then expressed his admiration for Bunnie XO’s achievements, highlighting her “amazing” success on social media and her popular podcast.
Jelly Roll went on to praise Bunnie XO for being an inspiration to women across the globe, before graciously thanking her for being there for him and his daughter, Bailee Ann. “To see the way you inspire people, especially other women, makes my heart want to explode with joy. The amount of women who come up to me and say they relate to you and love your content makes my soul smile,” he continued. “Thank you for your consistency in my life, Thank you for your love and attention, Thank you for raising our daughter as your own, [and] thank your believing in me when I was with believing in. I can’t wait to see you in San Jose. Lets cheers to many, many, many more.”
Bunnie XO’s Heartfelt Tribute To Jelly Roll
Bunnie XO also marked the milestone with a series of photos from throughout their relationship and her own Instagram tribute, beginning with a playful timeline of how long they’ve been together.
“97 Months, 425 weeks, 2978 Days, 71,460 hours, 4,287,623 minutes, 257,257,425 seconds,” she began. “That’s how long I’ve called you mine. Thank you for cutting your fingers on all of my jagged edges. Without you, I wouldn’t be the woman I am today. 🤍 People always talk about how much I’ve helped you, but I don’t think they realize it was an even trade.”
The successful businesswoman and self-proclaimed “Trailer Park Barbara Walters” continued, “8 years J baby, you’re now officially the longest relationship I’ve ever been in. Not sure if we should congratulate you or be concerned that you’ve survived. 🤣 I loved you then, I love you now & I’ll love you forever. Happy Anniversary, sweet thang! 💫 @jellyroll615“
How Did Jelly Roll Meet His Wife Bunnie XO?
Bunnie XO has inspired several songs that Jelly Roll has written and released, including “Kill A Man,” “Comfort Zone” and more. The pair have been by each other’s sides through thick and thin, always being each other’s biggest supporter throughout their respective careers.
Jelly Roll, 39, and Bunnie, 44, first met at one of the Nashville native’s concerts on Fremont Street in Las Vegas at The Country Saloon in 2015. At the time, Bunnie XO wasn’t familiar with Jelly Roll, as he had not yet been discovered. Despite not knowing each other right off the bat, the two locked eyes and sparked a connection. “We hit it off. She said she fell in love with the saddest eyes in the room,” Jelly Roll previously shared.
Last year, the couple celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary with a vow renewal ceremony. At the time, Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO returned to the Las Vegas chapel where they wed to renew their vows in an intimate ceremony at the same wedding chapel where they first tied the knot.