Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo Share Heartwarming Update from Nashville: A New Chapter Begins
Nashville, Tennessee – June 28, 2025 – Just moments ago, Bunnie Xo, the vibrant podcaster and wife of country music sensation Jelly Roll, took to social media to share an emotional and urgent update with their devoted fans. Standing on the iconic Shelby Street Bridge overlooking the Cumberland River, Bunnie, alongside Jelly Roll and his daughter Bailee Ann, announced a significant milestone in their ongoing journey to expand their family through in vitro fertilization (IVF). The news, delivered via a tearful yet joyful TikTok video, has sent waves of excitement through their fanbase, marking a pivotal moment for the couple who have been open about their dreams of welcoming a child together.
Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, and Bunnie Xo, born Alyssa DeFord, have been candid about their IVF process since early 2024. The couple, married since 2016, already share a tight-knit family with Jelly Roll’s children from previous relationships, 17-year-old Bailee Ann and 8-year-old Noah Buddy. Bunnie has been a dedicated stepmother, helping Jelly Roll secure custody of Bailee in 2017 and fostering a loving home environment. However, their desire to have a child together has been a deeply personal goal, one they’ve shared with fans through Bunnie’s “Dumb Blonde” podcast and social media updates. In March 2025, Bunnie revealed the emotional rollercoaster of IVF treatments, describing the “hormones, shots, and worry” she endured to create “a little piece of my husband and me”.
Tonight’s announcement, made at approximately 8:49 PM local time, revealed a “huge win” in their fertility journey. While Bunnie clarified in the comments that this was not a pregnancy announcement, she emphasized that they are now closer than ever to their dream of growing their family. “After months of tears and struggle, we got the call we’ve been praying for,” Bunnie shared, her voice trembling with gratitude. “God finally said, ‘Here.’ This is a massive step forward for us.” The couple’s decision to use a surrogate, announced earlier this year, was driven by Bunnie’s desire to maintain her mental health stability, a choice she discussed openly on her podcast in July 2024. Fans flooded the comments with support, praising the couple’s resilience and transparency.
Beyond their personal milestone, the update hinted at a broader vision for their future. Jelly Roll, fresh off the release of his tenth studio album, Beautifully Broken, in October 2024, and his headline performance at Nashville’s first-ever Music City Rodeo in May 2025, expressed his excitement about building a legacy for their family. The couple’s 500-acre farm, purchased in 2024 to honor Jelly Roll’s late father, Horace “Buddy” DeFord, has become a haven for their growing menagerie, including mini-cows named Crunch, Brownie, and S’more, and a donkey named Griz. Bunnie shared that their farm life is preparing them for the “pitter-patter of little feet,” whether through IVF or their continued nurturing of Bailee and Noah.
This announcement also ties into their latest venture, Goodnight Nashville, a bar set to open this summer at 209 Broadway. The venue, featuring a floor dedicated to Bunnie with a sign reading “In Hoes We Trust,” promises to be a celebration of their vibrant personalities and Nashville’s musical heritage. As Jelly Roll prepares for his Big Ass Stadium Tour with Post Malone, the couple’s update serves as a reminder of their commitment to family, community, and breaking generational cycles.
Fans can expect more updates as the couple continues their IVF journey, with Bunnie promising to keep their story authentic yet private moving forward. For now, Nashville celebrates this heartfelt milestone with Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo, a couple whose love and resilience continue to inspire.
