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

Car horns blared and people cheered in the streets of downtown Meridian, Mississippi, on Sunday evening as citizens heard the ...

Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old physical education teacher—who was crowned the winner of Season 23 of American Idol—is from ...

Before the final votes were tallied, American Idol runner-up John Foster used his voice to honor friends he lost. The 18-year ...

The 23rd season of American Idol finally concluded on May 18, 2025, declaring 27-year-old P.E. teacher, from Meridian, Mississippi, Jamal Roberts, its winner.

Before the final votes were tallied, American Idol runner-up John Foster used his voice to honor friends he lost. The 18-year ...

Among the grand finale highlights was a performance by pop star Jessica Simpson, who returned to the stage after over a decade away and was joined by former contestant Josh King. Simpson performed her ...

Louisiana country singer John Foster finished runner-up in the talent competition series "American Idol" Sunday night.

The country has spoken. On Sunday, singing competition show American Idol crowned a new winner. Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old crooner from Meridian, Mississippi, beat out fellow finalists John Foster ...

John Foster placed second in "American Idol" Season 23, behind Jamal Roberts. He performed hits like Toby Keith’s song and a duet with Luke Bryan. The finale featured a Queen cover and a segment on ...

One of the most touching moments during the American Idol season this year came when runner-up John Foster sang a song he wrote for a late friend named Maggie Dunn. The performance for Dunn helped ...

Louisiana native John Foster made quite the impression this season on American Idol. However, during the season finale on ...