Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Gelé reel Have sealed a deal to join the coming season of ABC’s “American Idol” as the show’s first “artist in residence.” According to the network, the Nashville artist will join the show during his “Hollywood week” episode and then continue to emerge throughout the season.
Jelly Roll served earlier last season as a guest mentor and artist at “Idol”, who shows up on the show during his visit last year to Disney’s Aulani Resort at Hawai’i. This time, as the first “American Idol” artist in residence “, Jelly Roll will become” a permanent fixture this season and will work closely with Idol-Hoppn and give them first on how to navigate in the trip. ”
Jelly Roll’s arrival comes as “American Idol” also undergoes his first change at the judge’s table in seven years – the first since the show’s move to ABC. Carrie Underwood Joins in “American idol“Judge, replaces Katy Perry Along the Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.
“American Idol” season 23 (its eighth on the alphabet net) premieres on Sunday March 9 at ABC (streaming the next day at Hulu). A special preview of the new season will be broadcast after the Oscars Telecast on Sunday, March 2. Here is a first look at the Jelly role that meets with “Idol” -host Ryan Seacrest to celebrate his new (jelly) role on the show:
Jelly Roll – Real Name Jason Defedered – Last year, released his latest album “Beautiful Broken”, which debuted on No. 1 on the Billboard 200 diagram and received critical Raves. In 2023 he released the album “Whitsitt Chapel” to top sales.
Jelly Rolls Grammy Noms includes the 2025 -nicken in the best country song and best Country -Solo for “I am not okay” and best new artist 2024, as well as best duo/group performance for “Save me” with Launey Wilson. He received three wins at the 2023 CMT Music Awards and received Billboards 2023 Breakthrough Award and People’s Choice Award for this year’s Country Artist.
His hit single “Save Me” received a platinum certification from RIAA and spent 28 weeks on No. 1 on Billboard’s new artist chart; It also won an ACM Prize for this year’s music event. It also led to the ABC News documentary “Save me.”
Here is a look at some of Jelly Roll’s highlights as a guest mentor last season:
“American Idol” comes from Fremantle and Sony Pictures TV’s 19 entertainment. Megan Wolflick is the Exec producer/showrunner, while Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman are executive producers for 19 entertainment. Fremantle distributes the series all over the world.
