Roberts, who is an elementary school P.E. teacher, has been a fan favorite this season with people across the state cheering him on.

In one such instance, Meridian native Jamal Roberts became a hot topic of discussion when he overcame one of his biggest challenges on 'American Idol,' leaving judge Lionel Richie mightily impressed.

Tennessee native, Mattie Pruitt, didn't make it past Disney Nights on "American Idol". But here's who did and when the finale is.

Top 5 singers Slater Nalley, Breanna Nix, John Foster, Jamal Roberts and Thunderstorm Artis sang in Disney Night part two, and two of them went home.

The evening began with five hopefuls, each delivering two performances that would determine their fate. The remaining ...

“I felt like I went out there and I gave it the best that I could,” Artis says. “It was such a beautiful night to be able to ...

Breanna Nix stepped into the top three on American Idol Monday calling it the "most insane, amazing experience" of her life.

The latest "American Idol" episode delivered emotional performances, surprise eliminations, and set the stage for a high-stakes finale.

Thunderstorm Artis’ impressive run on “American Idol” came to an end today when he did not get the nationwide votes he needed ...

Thunderstorm Artis is officially one of American Idol's Top 5 contestants; but there was a time he was "terrified" of ...

The last five competitors returned for the second round of Disney Night in American Idol Season 23 Episode 18, intensifying the competition.