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\n\tIt\u2019s not easy to perform a Jelly Roll song in front of the artist himself, but Jamal Roberts proved he was up for the challenge.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe 27-year-old American Idol <\/em>contestant performed the country superstar\u2019s \u201cLiar\u201d during Sunday night\u2019s (April 13) episode at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Ko Olina Hawaii. Roberts commanded the stage, delivering flawless vocals that was met by a standing ovation from judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood. \u201cYou took Mr. Roll\u2019s song and beat it up!\u201d Richie told the Mississippi native. \u201cYou exploded off of that stage to the point where I had to compose myself.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tUnderwood agreed, adding, \u201cYou walk on stage and you have this super chill, calm demeanor. You just seem so quiet and sweet, and then the music starts and something else takes over. I think I saw every vein in your face and in your neck just popping out because you were just giving it everything you have.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tThe biggest compliment came from Jelly Roll himself, who is serving as the series\u2019 first-ever artist-in-residence. \u201cI would feel disrespectful to call this my song at this moment,\u201d he told Roberts. \u201cThis is now Jamal\u2019s song. I was singing Jamal\u2019s song tonight. Man, I am blown away by everything about him \u2014 his story, his testimony, his love for his children, his community, his city \u2014 but most importantly I love his voice.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tWatch Roberts\u2019 full performance below. Catch American Idol<\/em> every Sunday and Monday on ABC, as well as streaming on Hulu.<\/p>\n