On the 11th night of the cross-state tour, Jelly Roll suddenly stopped in the middle of the brightly lit stage. He fell silent, then choked up and said, “This song… is dedicated to the two grandmothers of my friend Scotty McCreery.” The entire audience held their breath. No one understood what was happening until the LED screen behind him showed two elderly women in formal lace dresses, their eyes filled with love. Jelly Roll bowed his head, wiped away his tears… and began to sing “Five More Minutes” — Scotty’s song for his deceased loved ones.
Jelly Roll Stops His Concert Mid-Song on July 11 — Dedicates “Five More Minutes” to Scotty McCreery’s Grandmothers in a Tearful Tribute That Leaves the Entire Arena in Silence
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It was supposed to be just another electric night on Jelly Roll’s nationwide tour. The crowd in [City Name] roared with excitement on July 11, hanging on every lyric, every beat. But midway through the set, something changed. Jelly Roll suddenly paused, clutching the microphone with both hands, his voice trembling as he spoke: “This next one… is for two very special ladies — the grandmothers of my friend, Scotty McCreery.” The spotlight dimmed. A soft gasp rippled through the arena.
Without another word, the massive LED screen behind him lit up with photographs of two elderly women — one in royal blue, the other in burgundy — both smiling gently, adorned in corsages, clearly dressed for a special occasion. Jelly Roll looked up at their faces, wiped a tear from his cheek, and began singing “Five More Minutes.”
Though originally written and made famous by Scotty McCreery in memory of his late grandfather, the song took on new, raw meaning that night. Jelly Roll didn’t just sing — he mourned, he honored, he healed. His voice cracked in places. The crowd, thousands strong, was silent except for the quiet sobs echoing throughout the arena.
No one saw it coming. But when it did, it felt like the world paused — not for fame or performance, but for love, for memory, and for the simple human ache of wishing for “just five more minutes” with someone you’ve lost.
By the end of the song, the entire stadium was on its feet, not in applause, but in reverence. One tribute. Two grandmothers. And a performance that no one who witnessed it will ever forget.