Jamal Roberts, the soulful singer from Meridian, Mississippi, captured hearts across the country and made history as he was crowned the newest winner of “American Idol.” In a milestone moment, the 27-year-old father and physical education teacher became the second Black man to win the title in the show’s two-decade run,

Jessica Simpson took the "American Idol" stage Sunday night for her first television performance in 15 years.

Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old PE teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, won the popular vote to become the "American Idol" Season 23 champion during the May 18 finale.