Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old PE teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, won season 23 of "American Idol." Here are more facts ...

Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old PE teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, won season 23 of "American Idol." We have more facts ...

From the beginning, American Idol Season 23 seemed destined to crown a country singer—especially with Carrie Underwood ...

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 ...

Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old PE teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, won the popular vote to become the "American Idol" Season ...

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