Jelly Rollis heading to Hollywood.
The Nashville-born artist joins theAmerican Idolteam as an artist in residence, an ABC representative confirmed toRolling Stoneon Tuesday.
Honored to be Idols first-ever artist in residence mentoring with heart, soul, and real experience!
Jelly Roll attends the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards on May 16, 2024.Omar Vega/WireImage
Roll shared in an Instagram post Tuesday.
Katy Perry stepped down from the series in Feb. 2024, opening up the judging gig for Underwood.
Perryexited after seven seasonsonAmerican Idol, and said onJimmy Kimmel Live,I loveIdolso much.
Its connected me with the heart of America.
But I need to feel that pulse of my own beat.
