In a historic night that captivated music fans nationwide, Meridian native Jamal Roberts claimed the American Idol crown on Sunday, May 18, sparking an outpouring of celebrity reactions.

Jamal Roberts was announced as the winner of “American Idol” Season 23. The 27-year-old physical education teacher from Meridian, Miss., beat out 18-year-old John Foster, a college student, from Addis ...

Meridian, Mississippi native Jamal ... Roberts beat John Foster, 18, of Addis, Louisiana and Breanna Nix, 25, of Denton, Texas, who won second and third place respectively. After his win, Roberts ...

The country has spoken. On Sunday, singing competition show American Idol crowned a new winner. Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old crooner from Meridian, Mississippi, beat out fellow finalists John ...

Jamal Roberts is in the "American Idol" Top 3 for Season 23. The finale airs tonight, and you can help the Meridian, Mississippi, native win by casting your vote at home during the live show.