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 ...

Meridian native Jamal Roberts advanced to the Top 24 on "American Idol." Roberts performed "Tennessee Whiskey" and "The Door" during the Showstopper and head-to-head rounds, respectively.

Jamal Roberts, a Meridian native, soared through "American Idol's" "Hollywood Week" performances Monday night, March 31, securing his spot as more than half of the 144 contestants were sent home.