Jelly Roll delivered an unforgettable performance to the largest audience he has ever headlined, featuring a lineup of dazzling surprise guests.
Jelly Roll for Stagecoach
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On Saturday night, April 26, crossover country music sensation Jelly Roll stated that he had officially headlined “the biggest show I’ve ever played” during his electrifying performance at the Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California. He ensured that it would be a memorable event for the thousands of fans present, not only by delivering his signature high-energy, hit-packed setlist but also by featuring a seemingly endless stream of renowned guest artists who joined him on stage to show their support.
Starting with MGK, who expressed immense admiration for his collaborator on “Lonely Road,” Jelly Roll welcomed a series of big-name artists onto the stage. These guests participated in various ways: some performed Jelly Roll’s songs, others contributed their own hits, and many collaborated on tracks that highlighted their musical synergy. While some artists were already in Indio for their own performances at Stagecoach, others arrived from different genres—including pop, hip-hop, rock, and even CCM—to partake in the festivities. Just when you thought the lineup couldn’t get any better, another surprise guest would join in, culminating in Jelly Roll’s closing song featuring perhaps the most unexpected artist of the night.
If you weren’t in Indio and missed the live stream, Billboard has you covered. Below you’ll find a comprehensive chronological list of every artist who joined Jelly Roll during his headline performance on Saturday. Be sure to check back after tomorrow night to see if Sunday’s festival-closing act, Luke Combs, will respond in kind with his own star-studded set.
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MGK: The First Surprise Guest
The artist formerly known as Machine Gun Kelly made the first surprise appearance of the night, seemingly appearing on stage as Jelly Roll began to sing the chorus of John Denver’s iconic track “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” Jelly Roll then transitioned to perform their collaborative song “Lonely Road,” which they played in its entirety. Before his friend Colson could depart, Jelly Roll requested him to perform his hit “My Ex’s Best Friend” from the album Tickets to My Downfall, and MGK happily obliged.
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Shaboozey: The Collaboration Continues
Shaboozey had performed earlier that day on the main stage at Stagecoach, but Jelly Roll called upon him to reprise their collaboration “Amen,” which had just been released the previous day as part of ‘Boozey’s Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going: The Complete Edition deluxe reissue. Once on stage, Shaboozey was invited to stay a little longer to welcome more guests.
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BigXthaPlug: Bringing the Energy
BigXthaPlug made a grand entrance, performing his 2022 single “Texas” while Jelly Roll and others partied alongside him, adding an electrifying vibe to the show. Jelly Roll then encouraged BigX to perform a song he referred to as “my theme song”—the rapper’s upcoming hit “The Largest.” The two artists even engaged in a lively mini-dance-off as the crowd cheered them on.
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Jessie Murph: The Sisterly Collaboration
With all these “brothers” of Jelly Roll making their mark, it was time for his “little sister,” the prolific hit collaborator Jessie Murph, to join in. This marked her second appearance at Stagecoach that day after performing their 2024 Country Airplay No. 1 “The High Road” during Koe Wetzel‘s set. Together, they performed their hit duet “Wild Ones,” thrilling the audience with their vocal chemistry.
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Bunnie Xo: A Special Tribute
The only non-performer welcomed onto the stage by Jelly Roll was his longtime wife, Bunnie Xo. He paid a heartfelt tribute to her, warmly greeting her in front of the audience and inviting them to applaud for “Mama Bear,” showcasing their strong personal bond amidst the festivities.
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Alex Warren: A Romantic Gesture
After Bunnie’s touching appearance, Jelly Roll expressed his desire to “confess his love” for her to the festival crowd. However, he lamented his struggle to write the perfect love song for his beloved partner. To assist him, he invited rising pop-folk singer-songwriter Alex Warren, who performed his current hit “Ordinary” in honor of Bunnie. Afterward, he stayed on stage to help announce the debut of their upcoming collaboration, “Oh My Brother.”
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Wiz Khalifa: A Hip-Hop Legend Joins
After performing a couple of solo tracks, Jelly Roll embarked on a mini-covers set, treating the audience to snippets of classic hits, including Nickelback’s “How You Remind Me,” 2Pac & Dr. Dre’s “California Love,” and Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers.” The set culminated with Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa’s “Young, Wild and Free,” for which Wiz himself joined Jelly Roll on stage. Once there, Jelly Roll requested him to perform his own song, and the Pittsburgh rapper delighted the crowd with his 2011 smash hit “Black & Yellow.”
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Brandon Lake: A Spiritual Collaboration
As Jelly Roll spent much of the evening praising God, it was no surprise that he called upon one of his recent collaborators, contemporary Christian music star Brandon Lake. Together, they performed the Jelly-featuring version of Lake’s breakout hit “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” which seemed poised to be the highlight of the night. Yet, there was one monumental moment still to unfold.
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Lana Del Rey: A Show-Stopping Finale
…and then came one of the biggest stars of the entire weekend, Lana Del Rey, who had performed on Friday at Stagecoach. The singer-songwriter, whom Jelly Roll referred to as his “favorite crooner of all time,” stayed in Indio for an additional day to join Jelly for his closing number: “Save Me,” which originally featured the unavailable Lainey Wilson. After this unforgettable duet, the stage was set for the closing fireworks, marking the end of Jelly Roll’s remarkably star-studded set.
