Meridian native, 'American Idol' winner Jamal Roberts to perform in Jackson. See when
Meridian native Jamal Roberts, winner of "American Idol" Season 23, will perform in Jackson, Alcorn State University announced moments after his big win Sunday night.
"An Evening with Jamal Roberts," hosted by the Kirkland Group and Alcorn State University, is for attendees 21 years and older.
All proceeds will go to Alcorn State University Athletics.
Roberts also has a show coming up at Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi on Aug. 8, which is already sold out. The club booked Roberts before he even made the Top 10 and put the tickets on sale the same day Roberts made the Top 3, according to the Sun Herald.
As of May 21, tickets and tables are still available for Roberts' Jackson show.
After each season of "American Idol," the finalists typically go on a nationwide tour. This year's tour has not been announced, but a spokesperson with Alcorn State said the Jackson concert will not be affected.
If you go:
- When: 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 19
- Where: Jackson Convention Complex, 105 East Pascagoula St., Jackson
Doors open at 6 p.m.
How can I get tickets?
General admission tickets are $110 each. You can also reserve a table for $1,500.
"American Idol" runner-up John Foster (left) congratulates Jamal Roberts (right) after Roberts was crowned the winner of season 23.
Jamal Roberts' 'American Idol' journey
Roberts, a 27-year-old P.E. teacher at Crestwood Elementary, started his "American Idol" Season 23 journey when he won a golden ticket singing "Mary Jane" by Rick James in audition rounds.
Before competing on "American Idol," Roberts grew a following singing covers on TikTok.
In the weeks following his audition, Roberts traveled throughout the U.S. with his fellow contestants, eluding elimination rounds with his raw, soulful performances.
On Monday, May 12, Roberts became the fourth Mississippian in "American Idol" history to break the Top 3.
When Roberts first auditioned, judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood were impressed, but agreed Roberts could use some more confidence. The singer gradually grew his stage presence, and by the finale, Roberts easily commanded the room.
Roberts was crowned the next "American Idol" during the season 23 finale on Sunday night, May 18.
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