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

Mississippi "American Idol" winner Jamal Roberts has made a massive career move, will join Brandy and Monica on The Boy Is Mine Tour. What to know ...

The new "American Idol" winner was recently given the key to an Alabama city, but he's declining the same honor for a Mississippi town. Why? What to know ...

American Idol Season 23 winner Jamal Roberts was taken aback by the backlash he received from the people of Laurel, a city very close to his hometown of Meridian, Mississippi.

‘American Idol’ Winner Jamal Roberts Announces His Next Career Move first appeared on Parade on Jun 26, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.

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

There’s been a lot of news about what the other American Idol finalists are up to since the singing competition’s finale in May, but it’s been pretty quiet on the part of the actual winner, Jamal ...

American Idol Season 23 winner Jamal Roberts turned down a significant honor in his home state of Mississippi.

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

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