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 PE teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, won season 23 of "American Idol." Here are more facts ...

American Idol finalist John Foster put his own spin on a classic Toby Keith song during Sunday’s Season 23 finale of the ABC ...

Patti LaBelle didn't miss a note while performing "Lady Marmalade" with Kolbi Jordan on the season 23 grand finale of American Idol.

The final three singers, Breanna Nix, John Foster and Jamal Roberts, duked it out for the title of Season 23 winner in the ...

John Foster ended Season 23 of American Idol as runner-up behind Jamal Roberts, and he’s not looking to let the momentum slow ...

During the Season 23 finale episode of 'American Idol,' Top 3 contestant John Foster concluded his time on the show with a ...

Jamal is the first Black man to win ‘American Idol’ in more than 20 years! Learn all about him, his family and his career ...

As a former 'American Idol 'winner herself, Carrie Underwood has a special perspective on what words of wisdom a newly-crowned champ most needs to hear.

"This isn’t the end… it’s just the beginning," wrote winner Jamal Roberts. American Idol has crowned its newest winner.

With his win, Roberts became the first Black man to earn the title since Season 2's Ruben Studdard, in 2003. For his winner's ...

Among the grand finale highlights was a performance by pop star Jessica Simpson, who returned to the stage after over a decade away and was joined by former contestant Josh King. Simpson performed her ...