Jelly Roll Joins ‘American Idol’ as First-Ever ‘Artist in Residence’ (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comMichael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Jelly Roll has sealed a deal to join this upcoming season of ABC’s “American Idol” as the show’s first-ever “artist in residence.” According to the network, the Nashville artist will join the show during its “Hollywood Week” episodes, and then continue to appear throughout the season.
Jelly Roll previously served last season as a guest mentor and performer on “Idol,” appearing on the show during its visit last year to Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawai’i.
This time, as the first-ever “American Idol” “artist in residence,” Jelly Roll will become “a permanent fixture this season and will work closely with the Idol hopefuls, giving them firsthand advice on how to navigate the journey.” Jelly Roll’s arrival comes as “American Idol” also undergoes its first change at the judges’ table in seven years — the first since the show’s move to ABC.
Carrie Underwood joins the “American Idol” judges, replacing Katy Perry along side Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. “American Idol” Season 23 (its eighth on the Alphabet net) premieres Sunday, March 9, on ABC (streaming the next day on Hulu).
Read more on variety.com
