BUT, LONG BEFORE THE SPOTLIGHT AND THE SCREAMING CROWDS THAT ENDING STANDING OVATION--- JAMAL ROBERTS HAS BEEN A MAN OF FAITH ...

Jamal Roberts, a physical education teacher from Mississippi, made history by winning the 23rd season of American Idol, becoming the first black man to claim the title in 22 years. Garnering 26 ...

Jamal Roberts, a physical education teacher from Mississippi, has been crowned the winner of American Idol Season 23. Roberts' victory, announced by R ...

American Idol's season 23 finale started airing live on ABC on Sunday, May 18, 2025, and opened up with the Top 3 — Jamal Roberts, John Foster, and Breanna Nix singing We Are The World.

But what exactly made Jamal Roberts connect so deeply with America ... emotionally accessible to viewers with no formal music background. Social media reaction throughout the season confirmed ...

Roberts carries with him the hopes and pride of his hometown. “I won for my kids. I won for my hometown. I won for the state of Mississippi.” ...

Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old dad of three ... by The Temptations with clips of his visit back home in the background. According to a Newsweek report from last year, the winner gets a record ...

Meridian, Mississippi celebrated "American Idol" finalist Jamal Roberts with a parade and performance. Roberts, a physical education teacher, is praised for his genuine personality and impact on ...

Meridian-native Jamal Roberts is officially heading to the finale of "American Idol" Season 23, making him the fourth Mississippian in the show's history to break the Top 3. Roberts, a 27-year-old ...