Jelly Roll joins American Idol

What Jelly Roll being 'American Idol' artist-in-residence means for the show's 23rd season
Jelly Roll will be the "artist-in-residence" for American Idol's 23rd season, multiplying how Nashville's country music industry impacts the program.
What Is Jelly Roll’s New Role on ‘American Idol’?
After serving as a mentor on Season 22, Jelly Roll has an official role as “Artist in Residence” for the 2025 contestants. This is the first time that the singing competition has had an artist in this role,
Everything We Know About ‘American Idol’ Season 23: Carrie Underwood, Jelly Roll and More
American Idol’ season 23 will feature Carrie Underwood as a judge and Jelly Roll serving as an artist in residence
Jelly Roll named 1st 'American Idol' Artist in Residence
Jelly Roll is headed to "American Idol" as the show's first-ever Artist in Residence. In his new capacity, the "Save Me" hitmaker will be a "permanent fixture this season," working closely with this year's "American Idol" hopefuls to give "firsthand advice on how to navigate the journey," according to a representative for ABC.
Jelly Roll has joined 'American Idol' as the show's first "artist in residence"
According to the network, Jelly - who was a guest mentor and performer during the last series - will "work closely with the 'Idol' hopefuls, giving them firsthand advice on how to
Jelly Roll Joining ‘American Idol’ Cast in Special Newly Created Role
Having appeared on 'American Idol' in the past, it appears that Jelly Roll is returning for a more permanent role.
Jelly Roll Signs On To ‘American Idol’ As The Show’s First-Ever Artist-In-Residence
Today (February 3), Jelly Roll announced that he will be joining reality competition show, American Idol as its first-ever artist-in-residence. In a promotional clip for the program’s upcoming season (viewable above), Jelly Roll and Ryan Seacrest gleefully shared the news.
Jelly Roll Will Be the First-Ever Artist in Residence on “American Idol”
Jelly Roll is doing really well in 2025. He announced the other day he’s lost over 120 pounds, and now he just got a big job promotion on “American Idol”. Last season on “Idol”, Jelly served as a mentor on the show, but for the upcoming season they’ve expanded his role. Jelly will be the first “artist in residence” in “Idol” history.
Jelly Roll Lands First-Ever ‘Artist in Residence’ Gig at ‘American Idol’
During the last season, Jelly Roll performed "Halfway to Hell" during the show's Hawaii stop and served as a guest mentor
Country music superstar joins ‘American Idol’ as its first-ever artist-in-residence
Country superstar Jelly Roll will mentor contestants starting during Hollywood Week. “Honored to be Idol’s first-ever Artist in Residence - mentoring with heart, soul and real experience,” Jelly said on social media.
Ryan Seacrest helicoptered by Jelly Roll during American Idol announcement
American Idol viewers will see a few changes when the show returns next month. Katy Perry exited last season, and while some hoped Jelly Roll would be sitting at the judges’ table, that isn’t the case.
Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll and Diamondbacks’ stars arrive at the Annexus Pro-Am
Celebrities and athletes arrived in style to TPC Scottsdale for the WM Phoenix Open Annexus Pro-Am on Wednesday!
Jelly Roll drops surprise news in first appearance since unexplained Grammys absence
Jelly Roll is no stranger to the American Idol stage, however, having appeared as a mentor last season, season 22, during the ...
Jelly Roll amongst his people at WM Phoenix Open
Jelly Roll discusses feeling safe at the WM Phoenix Open despite his skill level and Luke Bryan talks about golf being for everyone.