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

Meridian, Mississippi native Jamal Roberts won season 23 of "American Idol." Roberts, a former P.E. teacher, was hesitant to audition but his manager convinced him.

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 winner Jamal Roberts rejected a proposed "key to the city" in Laurel, Miss., after backlash and threats over ...

Meridian-native Jamal Roberts is officially in the Top 5 of "American Idol" Season 23.. Roberts, a 27-year-old P.E. teacher at Crestwood Elementary, started his "American Idol" journey when he won ...

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

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

‘American Idol’ Winner Jamal Roberts Receives Death Threats With Recent Decision originally appeared on Parade.

“American Idol” winner Jamal Roberts revealed recently that he has been receiving death threats, and the reason why is ...

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.

Jamal Roberts, a Meridian native, made the Top 24 during Monday, April 7, night's episode of "American Idol" season 23. Roberts, a 27-year-old P.E. teacher at Crestwood Elementary, soared through ...

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.