Studio Album · No. 8
Ballads of the Broken Songwriting Credits by Jelly Roll
Produced by Andrew Baylis, David Ray Stevens, Ernest K., Eric Flemming, Ilya Toshinskiy · Engineered by Andrew Baylis, Joe Trentacoski, Lowell Reynolds, Jason Mott, Shannon Forrest
Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Jelly Roll carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Ballads of the Broken is Jelly Roll's major-label debut and the album that began his pivot from rap toward country and Southern rock. Jelly Roll, whose legal name is Jason DeFord, co-wrote the songs with a Nashville team including Andrew Baylis and David Ray Stevens. The breakout single Son of a Sinner became his first major country hit, topping Country Airplay.
Jelly Roll's eighth studio album and his debut on BBR Music Group, released September 17, 2021. A 10-track country-forward record that served as his mainstream country breakthrough, anchored by the hit single 'Son of a Sinner,' which reached number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. Co-produced primarily by Andrew Baylis and David Ray Stevens, the album established the core creative partnership that would carry through his next two records.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dead Man Walking
#1
|
Andrew BaylisJason DeFordDavid Ray StevensMichael Whitworth | Andrew BaylisJason DeFordDavid Ray StevensMichael Whitworth | Andrew BaylisErnest K.David Ray Stevens | Jelly Roll (Lead Vocals, Rap) |
| 2 |
Backslide
|
Andrew BaylisJason DeFordDavid Ray StevensMichael Whitworth | Andrew BaylisJason DeFordDavid Ray StevensMichael Whitworth | Andrew BaylisErnest K.David Ray Stevens | Jelly Roll (Lead Vocals, Rap) |
| 3 |
Son of a Sinner
#31
|
Jason DeFordDavid Ray StevensErnest Keith Smith | Jason DeFordDavid Ray StevensErnest Keith Smith | Ernest K.Ilya Toshinskiy | Jelly Roll (Lead Vocals, Rap) |
| 4 |
Over You
|
Andrew BaylisJason DeFordDavid Ray Stevens | Andrew BaylisJason DeFordDavid Ray Stevens | Andrew BaylisErnest K.David Ray Stevens | Jelly Roll (Lead Vocals, Rap) |
| 5 |
Hollow
|
Andrew BaylisJason DeFordDavid Ray StevensQuint Collins | Andrew BaylisJason DeFordDavid Ray StevensQuint Collins | Andrew BaylisErnest K.David Ray Stevens | Jelly Roll (Lead Vocals, Rap) |
| 6 |
Even Angels Cry
|
Andrew BaylisJason DeFordDavid Ray Stevens | Andrew BaylisJason DeFordDavid Ray Stevens | Andrew BaylisErnest K.David Ray Stevens | Jelly Roll (Lead Vocals, Rap) |
| 7 |
Sober
|
Jason DeFordDavid Ray Stevens | Jason DeFordDavid Ray Stevens | Ernest K.David Ray Stevens | Jelly Roll (Lead Vocals, Rap) |
| 8 |
Empty House
|
Andrew BaylisJason DeFordDavid Ray Stevens | Andrew BaylisJason DeFordDavid Ray Stevens | Andrew BaylisErnest K.David Ray Stevens | Jelly Roll (Lead Vocals, Rap) |
| 9 |
Mobile Home (demo)
|
Jason DeFordDavid Ray Stevens | Jason DeFordDavid Ray Stevens | David Ray Stevens | Jelly Roll (Lead Vocals, Rap) |
| 10 |
Son of a Sinner (demo)
|
Jason DeFordDavid Ray StevensErnest Keith Smith | Jason DeFordDavid Ray StevensErnest Keith Smith | Ernest K.Ilya Toshinskiy | Jelly Roll (Lead Vocals, Rap) |