The singer has been open about his arrests for drug crimes and other offenses, including a conviction for aggravated robbery at 16 where he was charged as an adult.

But today was special for me, regardless," the singer said.The Tennessee Board of Parole has recommended a pardon for award-winning country singer Jelly Roll, the AP reports. The board, which has been considering the "Wild Ones" singer’s application since last October,

Jelly Roll is making a significant step forward in correcting his criminal past. The country music star, 40, was recommended for a pardon by the Tennessee Board of Parole on Tuesday, April 22.