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Jamal Roberts

Born November 6, 1997 (28 years)
Jamal Roberts (born November 6, 1997) is an American singer from Meridian, Mississippi. He rose to prominence as the winner of the twenty-third season of American Idol. In doing so, he became the second African American male winner in the show's history. Following Idol, he released a cover of "Heal" by Tom Odell, which reached number one on the Billboard Hot Gospel Songs chart. Roberts was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance/Song for the live version of his song "Still," a collaboration with Jonathan McReynolds.

Filmography

2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show (TV Series) · as Self
2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest
2007
Sunday Best (TV Series) · as Self - Auditonee
2002
American Idol (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant
1988
LIVE with Kelly and Mark (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1975
Good Morning America (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest

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