Earlier than he took to the stage at Ottawa Bluesfest, nation music celebrity Jelly Roll made a cease at The Royal on Tuesday to share his journey with psychological well being challenges and his path to wellness.

Jelly Roll met with sufferers and took part in a Q&A session the place he talked about restoration and resilience and carried out an acoustic set forward of his efficiency at LeBreton Flats Tuesday evening.

“I am simply right here to let you know that I do not know what you are going via or what you see individuals going via in right here, however I need you to know there’s a mild on the opposite facet of it,” Jelly Roll advised the group.

“It may possibly flip round for you in a second. You may by no means imagine it, you may by no means perceive it. That is why once I received the award for New Artist of the 12 months I stood proper on stage, seemed proper on the digicam and stated the windshield is greater than the rear-view mirror for a cause as a result of what’s in entrance of us is extra vital than what’s behind us.”

He additionally carried out for the group on the Royal, together with singing his hit Want a Favor.

Jelly Roll has been open about his time in jail for crimes together with aggravated theft and his time as a drug supplier.

In January, he appeared earlier than U.S. lawmakers encouraging them to cross laws that may fight the availability and distribution of fentanyl.

Jelly Roll was the headliner for evening 5 of Ottawa Bluesfest at LeBreton Flats.