JACQUIE ROAR JOINS JELLY ROLL FOR HISTORIC PERFORMANCE AT OREGON STATE PENITENTIARY

Nashville, TN (September 5, 2024) – In a historic performance, country music sensation Jacquie Roar recently took the stage alongside Jelly Roll at the Oregon State Penitentiary, marking the first time in 20 years that live music has been allowed on the Prison Yard. Roar opened the event for The Voice Season 24 winner Huntley, while Jelly Roll headlined the powerful and emotional show, leaving a lasting impact on both the inmates and the artists, highlighting the transformative power of music. 

Jacquie Roar, who rose to fame on Season 24 of The Voice, delivered a powerful rendition of Jelly Roll’s “Need a Favor” at the Oregon State Penitentiary, the same song she performed with fellow contestant BIAS on the show. Reflecting on the experience, Roar said, “I can’t believe it’s been a year since my journey on The Voice, and here I am singing the same song for an even greater purpose—changing lives. Bringing the gift of music and therapy to others fills me with overwhelming joy. God is good.”
 

The event was more than just a performance; it was a profound moment of connection. Roar didn’t just sing—she engaged deeply with the inmates, signing autographs, shaking hands, and receiving meaningful gifts, including a Prison Blues Jacket signed by Jelly Roll, inmate-created artwork, and a custom guitar for her guitarist, Christian Pond. “They were chanting my name when I finished. It was surreal,” Roar recounted emotionally.
 

As Jacquie and Jelly Roll revitalized the Prison Yard, the inmates at Oregon State Penitentiary experienced a rare sense of joy and humanity that had been absent for 20 years. “Singing with Jelly Roll was just an added blessing to being able to boost the spirits of these men,” Roar shared.
 

Looking ahead, Jacquie Roar will continue her mission of using music to uplift and inspire. She will be performing a free show at The Vinyl Lounge in Nashville on September 24, 2024, followed by a performance at The Women of Country showcase at Anzie Blue on September 26, 2024.

In honor of Suicide Awareness Month, Jacquie will also release her poignant new single, “Pass the Pain,” on September 27, 2024, further solidifying her commitment to using her platform for good.

ABOUT JACQUIE ROAR

From performing at The Oregon Jamboree to sharing the stage with major headlining artists such as Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, Martina McBride, Kelsea Ballerini, Dan + Shay, and more, Jacquie Roar has worked tirelessly to build her name in the music industry. Her hard work paid off when she joined Season 24 of ‘The Voice,’ where her performance of “Here for the Party” by Gretchen Wilson earned her a coveted “Four Chair Turn.” Fighting her way through the competition, Roar placed 4th in the finale, solidifying her status as a rising star.

Jacquie is not only a powerhouse vocalist, but also a brilliant songwriter. This firecracker will light that stage up with her high energy performances and she will chill your bones with her emotive ballads. She released her first post-“The Voice” single “Bad Habit” in February 2024, followed by “Learn About Love” in April and “High Heel High” in July, garnering over 300K streams to date.

For more information, visit www.jacquieroar.com and follow Jacquie on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Spotify.