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

Carrie Underwood is facing backlash after "American Idol" viewers perceived her reaction to Jamal Roberts' victory as less ...

Meridian, Mississippi native Jamal Roberts won "American Idol" with a record 26 million votes. Celebrities including Jennifer Hudson, Anita Baker, Fantasia, and the "American Idol" judges ...

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.