Mon Apr 28 00:30:00 UTC 2025: ## James Taylor to Mentor American Idol Top 14
**LOS ANGELES** – Rock & Roll Hall of Famer James Taylor will serve as a guest mentor on this Sunday’s episode of *American Idol*, it was announced Monday. The Boston-born singer-songwriter will guide the Top 14 contestants as they perform songs by past Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Taylor’s appearance was revealed by host Ryan Seacrest during Monday night’s show, which narrowed the competition down to the Top 14. He joins fellow guest mentors Ashanti and Josh Groban, and *American Idol* artist-in-residence Jelly Roll, in providing guidance to this season’s hopefuls. The three-hour episode will also feature judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan.
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