“THIS IS NO LONGER MUSIC — JELLY ROLL IS TRAINING Joshua Ray Walker TO SURVIVE.” The country music world was stunned when the singer appeared as a steely coach, directly pushing Walker through his seemingly impossible 200-pound weight loss journey. No gentle words of comfort, only brutally blunt statements: giving up is self-destructive. Every step, every pound lost, bore the mark of someone who had once stood on the brink of collapse. Audiences realized this wasn’t a polished inspirational campaign, but a raw confrontation with oneself. And in that moment, Jelly Roll didn’t save a career — he pulled a man out of the darkness.

Jelly Roll Encourages Joshua Ray Walker on Ambitious Weight Loss Journey

Jelly Roll continues to use his own transformation to uplift others walking a similar path. After shedding an astonishing 275 pounds since beginning his health journey in 2022, the singer is now offering encouragement to fellow country artist Joshua Ray Walker as he embarks on a major personal goal.

Jelly Roll recently celebrated a milestone moment when he appeared on the cover of Men’s Health—a goal he had openly spoken about months earlier on the Dumb Blonde podcast hosted by his wife, Bunnie Xo. Since then, he has remained candid about the discipline, setbacks, and emotional work involved in such a dramatic lifestyle change.

Those closest to him have taken notice. His health coach, Ian Larios, publicly praised Jelly Roll’s commitment, calling the achievement deeply meaningful and hard-earned. He emphasized that the Men’s Health cover wasn’t luck—it was the result of vision, effort, and consistency.

Now, Jelly Roll is paying that encouragement forward.

Joshua Ray Walker recently announced he’s setting out to lose 200 pounds after receiving life-changing health news. In 2023, Walker revealed he had been diagnosed with colon cancer and underwent months of chemotherapy. At one point, doctors feared the cancer had advanced to Stage 4, but further testing ultimately confirmed that it had not spread. After follow-up exams showed no trace of cancer, Walker was officially declared cancer-free.

With his health restored, Walker decided it was time for another challenge. He shared online that he’s giving himself 400 days to reach a weight of 400 pounds, inviting fans to follow along as he works toward the goal.

Jelly Roll was quick to respond with heartfelt support.

“You can do it brother. I believe in you. Let’s go! Hit me if you need anything,” he wrote.

The message struck a chord, earning tens of thousands of likes and a wave of positive responses from fans who applauded both artists—one for taking on a daunting challenge, and the other for proving that transformation is possible and worth fighting for.

For Jelly Roll, it’s clear that his journey isn’t just about personal health anymore—it’s about lifting others up as they begin their own.