Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old physical education teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, with gospel roots, was crowned the winner of “American Idol” Season 23 on Sunday night, capturing America’s vote with his powerhouse vocals.

Roberts was named the season 23 winner of the singing competition show on Sunday, May 18 Jamal Roberts reveals his plans after winning American Idol Roberts reveals his reaction to Breanna Nix predicting his win early on in the season The judges share their thoughts on Roberts' victory After winning season 23 of American Idol,