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 ...

Season 23 of American Idol officially came to a close on Sunday, May 18, and trust us when we say the finale had it all.

Jamal Roberts was crowned the winner of American Idol 2025. He is a father of three daughters and works as a physical ...

Jamal Roberts ... and community leader, Roberts represents a new breed of artist: one who harnesses their platform for the purpose of inspiring others and sparking useful conversation.During ...

American Idol Season 23 aired its finale on May 18, 2025, revealing Jamal Roberts as the winner. While John Foster was the first runner up, Breanna Nix was in third place.

Meridian native Jamal Roberts may be the newest "American Idol," but his newfound fame hasn't changed his humble, small-town ways. In fact, Roberts wasn't sure he even wanted to be on the show in the ...

Jamal Roberts, a P.E. teacher from Mississippi, wins 'American Idol' Season 23 after a record 26 million votes.

Special to the Advance The city of Atmore and Main Street Atmore announced June 2 that reigning American Idol winner Jamal ...

After a three-hour finale, consisting of performances by the remaining three contestants—Jamal Roberts ... one day be called American Idol. This journey has been bigger than me, and I’m ...

R&B/soul singer Jamal Roberts walked ... I felt it,” Roberts said. “So, that’s why I stayed focused and I just continued the journey.” And what was obvious from his American Idol hometown ...