Jelly Roll becomes the first ‘artist in residence’ at ‘American Idol’

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During the last season, Jelly Roll performed “Halfway to Hell” during the show’s Hawaii -Stop and served as a guest mentor

Jelly Roll is on his way to Hollywood. The Nashville-born artist joins American Idol Team as “Artist in Residence” confirmed an ABC representative to Rolling stones On Tuesday. The new title appears Jelly Roll during the show’s “Hollywood Week”, where the judges wipe out weaker participants and other segments within the 23rd season.

“Guarded to be Idol’s first ever artist in residence mentoring with heart, soul and true experience!” Roll shared in an Instagram post Tuesday.

During the last season, roll performed “Halfway to Hell” From his album from 2023 Whitsitt Chapel, On the competition show’s Hawaii stop and served as a guest mentor. In the upcoming season arriving on March 9, the musician, along with recurring referees Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Nykommer Carrie Underwood will have.

Prior to Carrie Underwood’s inauguration day performance, ABC representatives announced that country music -singer would play as the next panel judge on American Idol. Underwood became a household name after winning the fourth season of the competition show. Katy Perry stepped down from the series in February 2024 and opened the judgmental concert for Underwood. Perry went out after seven seasons on American Idoland said on Jimmy Kimmel Live, “I love Idol So much. It has connected me with the heart of America. But I have to feel the pulse of my own beat. ”

Jelly Roll has juggled both live performance and acting messages in recent weeks. He debuted in CBS Action in CBS Action Four Country And appeared at FireAid Benefit Concert, which raised money for those affected by California -Silde fires last week.