Jelly Roll is currently appearing on season 23 of American Idol as the first ever artist in residence, and he’s a natural with the contestants. In light of his role on the competition show, fans are wondering if he ever competed on American Idol.

Jelly Roll's tear-jerking performance shows that there's still magic left in American Idol—if the producers are willing to take note.

American Idol's Season 23 offers fans weekly live performances on Sunday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT or the next day on Hulu by combining returning judges (Underwood, Richie, Bryan, and Seacrest) with newcomers (virtual auditions and Platinum Tickets).