Country singer Jelly Roll said he wants a "lifelong contract" on American Idol while discussing how he earned his new artist-in-residency role.

Katy Perry has already found her replacement on the American Idol judges' panel, but it's not up to her to make the final decision - and there's a lot of competition.

After serving as a mentor to contestants on American Idol last year, Jelly Roll is taking a more prominent position on the series. The country star has been named Idol’s first “artist in ...

Additionally, Jelly Roll will again join this season as American Idol’s first-ever artist-in-residence. According to an ABC spokesperson, the Grammy nominee will provide “firsthand advice on ...

Jelly Roll is making history as American Idol's first artist-in-residence. Jelly Roll, a longtime fan of the show, will take ...

Jelly Roll is thrilled that he'll be "American Idol's" first artist-in-residence when the show returns for its new season March 9 on ABC. But if he has his way, he'll be the first -- and the last.