Summary
- Grammy-nominated country music superstar Jelly Roll joins Grammy-winning pop star Tori Kelly as a mentor for American Idol season 22 in Hawaii.
- Jelly Roll previously appeared on the American Idol season 21 finale.
- American Idol Season 22 welcomes back host Ryan Seacrest and judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan.
The American Idol season 22’s top 24 contestants will perform at Disney’s Aulani Resort & Spa in Hawaii, and the show has now revealed that country music superstar Jelly Roll joins previously announced Grammy-winning pop star and Idol alum Tori Kelly as a mentor during the round. Tori made it to Hollywood Week on time American Idol season 9 in 2010 and has had a very successful career ever since. He has released four studio albums, won two Grammy Awards, recorded on Meena the Elephant To sing and sing 2, and finished fourth A masked singer season 4 after her extraordinary role as Seahorse.
In an Instagram post American Idol reported it Jelly Roll will be American Idol season 22 Hawaii Round mentor.
The message contains a photo of Jelly Roll and the premiere of the program on Sunday, February 18, 2024. The caption is “Back to IDOL and ready to INSPIRE!” Jelly Roll appeared earlier American Idol in the season 21 finale, when she sang “Save Me” with Lainey Wilson and “Need a Favor” with contestant Oliver Steele. In the comment section of the post, Oliver wrote: “I can say from experience that this man is an excellent mentor!!!”
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What to expect from American Idol season 22
American Idol season 22 is expected to follow the same format as previous seasons, audition, Hollywood Week, Hawaii Round, Final Judgment and then live shows. The winner is chosen by public vote. American Idol season 22 welcomes back longtime host Ryan Seacrest, along with judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan. The season 22 winner follows in the footsteps American Idol season 21 winner, Iam Tongi.
Although Jelly Roll has been performing since 2003, he skyrocketed to fame in 2022 with the singles “Need a Favor” and “Son of a Sinner”. “Son of a Sinner” earned him three awards at the 2023 CMT Music Awards. He also won New Artist of the Year at the 2023 CMA Awards and was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 2024, including Best New Artist and Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Save Me” with Lainey Wilson.
American Idol has been involved with some incredible mentors over the years. The list includes its superstar alums like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Adam Lambert. Tori is also uniquely qualified to mentor the contestants because she not only has a successful music career, but was American Idol competitor himself. Jelly Roll also brings his own experienced perspective to the contestants. Both Tori and Jelly Roll are great mentors to guide American Idol season 22 contestants during this decisive round of competition in Hawaii.
American Idol premieres Sunday, February 18 at 8pm ET on ABC.
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American Idol
American Idol is a reality singing competition that complements the international “Idol” brand, which was originally conceived in the UK as Pop Idol. American Idol held massive auditions across the United States and invited several contestants to appear in front of a panel of judges who decided whether they would advance to future rounds for the chance to compete on the show’s fully televised premiere. The contestants would be voted on weekly by the American public by voting through various media, and the winner of the contest would be awarded a record deal to secure a future as America’s next musical idol.
