The first Black ‘American Idol’ winner is still inspiring fans — and his reaction to Jamal Roberts’ victory proves it.

America spoke! They got it right...our American idol is Jamal Roberts!!! He was shining from the very beginning! Anointed voice, great stage presence. His voice of songs& delivery was on point. How ...

Prior to his stint on "American Idol," Roberts worked as a physical education teacher at Crestwood Elementary School in Meridian, Mississippi, the school named in the rumors circulating online.

Atmore’s interim mayor, Shawn Lassiter, also made his excitement for the performance known, sharing that he is “thrilled to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As Jamal Roberts settles into being the latest winner of American Idol, he's dishing on how more than ...

Jamal Roberts’ American Idol win was supposed to be a history-making celebration—the first Black male winner in more than 20 years. Instead, the spotlight has been partially stolen by unexpected ...