Culture June 5, 2023

Dwayne Johnson encourages his fans to check out Jelly Roll's new album: 'Proud of my brother'

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Split photo shows Dwayne Johnson and Jelly Roll

Dwayne Johnson is one of many enjoying Jelly Roll's new album, "Whitsitt Chapel."

The "Black Adam" actor recently shared a glowing review of the artist's debut country album, which was released last week.

"I'm so f'n proud of my brother @jellyroll615 for his latest achievement of his phenomenal new album WHITSITT CHAPEL," Johnson wrote in an Instagram post that featured the album cover.

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"My guy is blowing up the industry and moving the crowds," he continued. "He's a real authentic artist who brings PASSION & MANA to his music - and he brings a joy and gratitude that can only come from experience and living the life."

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Johnson went on to explain that he's been a fan of Jelly Roll's for years.

"Many years ago, before he blew up, his music helped me get a through a rough patch in my life," he wrote. "I'll never forget it. Grateful."

"Proud of you my brother - keep doing it big and keep lifting the people up 💪🏾" he added.

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Johnson encouraged his own fanbase to check out the 13-track album, sharing, "Listen to it and you'll understand why. We've all been there…"

Jelly Roll is the subject of the new ABC News Studios-produced documentary "Jelly Roll: Save Me," which is available to stream on Hulu.