Jelly Roll is headed back to American Idol!

After serving as a guest mentor last year, 2024, Jelly Roll will be stepping into a new, never-before-seen role as an “Artist in Residence.”

Jelly took to social media to share the news in a fun video he recorded with host Ryan Seacrest.

“Had to lift up @ryanseacrest just like I’m gonna lift up the @americanidol hopefuls,” he writes in the caption. “Honored to be Idol’s first-ever ARTIST IN RESIDENCE - mentoring with heart, soul and real experience!”

The new season of American Idol premieres on March 9 on ABC. Season 23 will also include a new judge: Carrie Underwood! Will you be watching?