This Week In Americana: June 12, 2026
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AMERICANA MUSIC NEWS
What Bunnie Xo Shared Before Jelly Roll Divorce News
A few social media posts from Bunnie Xo are getting a closer look after surprising news about her marriage to Jelly Roll. Continue reading…
Jelly Roll Files For Divorce From Bunnie Xo
You hate to hear that. As first reported by TMZ, and confirmed by court records in Williamson County, Tennessee, Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife Bunnie Xo after a decade of marriage. The petition for divorce was filed by Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, against his wife, whose real name is Alisa DeFord, back on May 16. Williamson County Courts According to TMZ, the decision to split was “mutual,” and “a private family matter.” […]
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The 10 Most Ruthless John Dutton Quotes of All Time
We all know John Dutton (Kevin Costner) as the hard-nosed, relentless patriarch of the Dutton family empire on the Taylor Sheridan juggernaut, Yellowstone. He’s the father to Beth, Kayce, his adopted son, Jamie (we all know how that turned out), and the late Lee Dutton. He’s devoted his whole life to protecting both the Dutton family name and the ranch, willing to go to any extent possible to keep that legacy alive and well for generations to come. Throughout the […]
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