Actor Kevin James Appears On Stage With Yet Another Country Artist After Performing With Jelly Roll Last Month

Kevin James is evidently as big of a country music fan as they come.

The beloved actor known for starring in comedy classic such as I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, Grown Ups, and Paul Blart: Mall Cop has been staying busy recently. And no, when I say busy, I don’t mean that he’s been churning out movies, or working diligently on his stand-up comedy routine.

He’s having the time of his life dropping into country music concerts for unexpected duets.

James made headlines last month when he surprised everyone at a Jelly Roll concert by helping the rapper-turned-country-artist sing “Need A Favor.” The comedic actor even dressed up like Jelly Roll, which made the performance that much more memorable. It was like seeing two Jelly Rolls up on stage:

@taylorteaguee Jelly Roll brought out Kevin James in Columbus..ICONIC. #jellyroll #kevinjames #columbusohio #buckeyecountrysuperfest #countrymusic #fyp #ohio #music @Jelly Roll ♬ original sound – Taylor Teague

Brilliant work by Kevin James there.

To be honest with you, I thought that was just going to be a one-off cameo by the man who played Paul Blart. I never knew that his on-stage performance with Jelly Roll would spin into more, country-music duet sequels. But that’s exactly what’s happening, and I’m not upset about it one bit.

Thomas Rhett was playing a concert at Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in New York and got to the part of the set where he plays his 2024 hit “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Woman.” The song was originally recorded with Teddy Swims, but he was apparently unavailable to perform with Thomas Rhett… so the country singer brought in a replacement:

“One of my favorite actors in the world is here tonight and he wants to sing the second verse. Please welcome Kevin James to the stage.”

@thepermanentplusone @Thomas Rhett bringing out @Kevin James to sing wasn’t on my bingo card #thomasrhett #kevinjames #countrymusic #countryconcert #musictok ♬ original sound – The Permanent Plus One

Kevin James is the best.

Any movie that I see him in, he immediately lifts up the film with his performance. I’d argue he did the exact same thing here when he stepped out on stage with Thomas Rhett (and filled in for Teddy Swims). Social media loved the unexpected duet, and everyone was in agreement that this recent trend of Kevin James showing up at country concerts is truly a gift to the world:

“Kevin James’s side quest of going on stage with artists is my favorite thing to come of 2025.”

“He’s collecting country artists like infinity stones.”

“Thomas Rhett needs to re-record it with Kevin James!”

“Is Kevin James just coming to every country artist concerts now?”

“Paul Blart?!? What’re you doing here?”

“NOT KEVIN JAMES living out his country dreams with all these people.”

So I guess country music fans should just get used to Kevin James popping up at random country concerts for the foreseeable future? You never know where the Paul Blart actor will show up. He could be at the next country concert that you have tickets for, and I don’t know about you, but I’d certainly be down with that.The post Actor Kevin James Appears On Stage With Yet Another Country Artist After Performing With Jelly Roll Last Month first appeared on Whiskey Riff.