Born in Meridan, Mississippi, on November 6, 1997, Jamal Roberts began singing as a child and went on to compete on Sunday Best, finishing among the three finalists. A teacher at an elementary school in his hometown, he recorded his first single, "He's Preparing Me", in 2020, then entered the 23rd season of American Idol, which he won on May 18, 2025, performing covers of " First Time" (Teeks). First Time" (Teeks), "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)" (The Temptations) and "Heal", which was released as a single and reached No. 1 on the Gospel Digital Songs chart.
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