For context, Roberts and his three daughters -- who are from Meridian, Miss. --received a key to the city of Atmore, Ala.

"American Idol" Jamal Roberts accepted a key to the city in Alabama, but is rejecting an honor in Mississippi.

Music artist Jamal Roberts, 27, appears to be implementing serious measures to stay safe while out in public after facing ...

American Idol winner Jamal Roberts rejected a proposed "key to the city" in Laurel, Miss., after backlash and threats over him not being a local resident.

Roberts still plans to perform at the upcoming event. The city has a population of about 16,900 and is between Hattiesburg and Meridian. It's known for its history , architecture and Southern charm.

“American Idol” winner Jamal Roberts revealed recently that he has been receiving death threats, and the reason why is completely insane. Not that there is ever much of a sane reason to randomly ...

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.

"American Idol" contestant Jamal Roberts hasn't been stopped. The Meridian native is now officially in the Top 12 of Season 23. Roberts, a 27-year-old P.E. teacher at Crestwood Elementary, started ...

On 'American Idol' 2025, 27-year-old singer Jamal Roberts made the top 3 alongside Breanna Nix and John Foster. Read more about him before the show. ... A native of Meridian, ...

New "American Idol" winner Jamal Roberts was recently given the key to one Alabama ... at Crestwood Elementary School in ...