Meridian native Jamal Roberts may be the newest "American Idol," but his newfound fame hasn't changed his humble, small-town ...

An online rumor claimed the Season 23 winner gave $500,000 to his former employer, a public school in Mississippi.

Meridian is welcoming Jamal Roberts home. Want to see him? The Mississippi man will sing May 31 in his hometown. Tickets are $25-35. What to know ...

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WCBI) – Meridian native and American Idol Winner Jamal Roberts performed in his hometown over the weekend. “Man, I love home. I don’t really see myself leaving if I can help it,” said ...

Many people from all over gathered at Q.V. Sykes Park for Meridian native and American Idol winner Jamal Roberts’ Welcome Home Celebration concert.

Jamal Roberts won “American Idol” and promptly followed that up with a No. 1 gospel song. One of the first stages he’ll hit ...

Jamal Roberts reflects on his 'American Idol' season 23 win, performing with Jelly Roll and his plans for the $250,000 cash prize ...

Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old P.E. teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, won Season 23 of "American Idol." Roberts' win garnered the most votes in the show's history, according to host Ryan Seacrest.

Newly crowned American Idol winner Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old gym teacher from Meridian, Miss., debuts at No. 1 on Billboard ’s Hot Gospel Songs chart (dated May 31) with “Heal.” He capped off his ...

A newly crowned American music star visited a metro Atlanta high school to encourage students to follow their dreams.

American Idol season 23's Jamal Roberts was crowned the winner of the show on May 18, but he still hasn't received his ...