Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old P.E. coach at Crestwood Elementary in Meridian, is the second Mississippian to win "American ...

Jamal Roberts has wowed music fans across the country with his performances on "American Idol," but what do people think in ...

Jamal Roberts is a 27-year-old P.E. coach at Crestwood Elementary in Meridian. He is the latest winner of American Idol.

People in the community made a stop on the Meridian City Hall lawn to celebrate after Jamal Roberts' victory on American Idol.

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

It turns out, he has a history with American Idol. A native of Meridian, Mississippi, the 27-year-old P.E. teacher has always wanted a career in music. As Jamal told Billboard in April 2025 ...

The three-hour live finale opened with the Top 3 finalists performing Queen’s anthem “We Are The Champions,” setting the tone ...

The concert was part of Roberts homecoming visit as one of the final three contestants competing for the American Idol title.

For exclusive news and updates, subscribe to our American Idol Newsletter: There was so much talent on Season 23 of American Idol, but America ultimately chose Jamal Roberts as their favorite.

Mel Roberts (1923–2007) was a pioneering photographer and filmmaker who lived openly as a gay man during a time when it was illegal. Born in Toledo, Ohio, Roberts began experimenting with 16mm film as ...