Meridian Native Wows Judges with ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ on American Idol - Darkhorse Press

Meridian Native Wows Judges with ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ on American Idol - Darkhorse Press

Written By: Greer Vari Jamal Roberts, a native of Meridian, Mississippi, impressed the judges on American Idol season 23 with a powerful performance of Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey.” His soulful rendition earned a standing ovation from Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan, who praised his raw talent and emotional delivery. Roberts, driven by the desire to provide for his children, shared his hopes of showing them that dreams c…

'Lord have mercy!': Meridian native Jamal Roberts wows judges while vying for top 24 - SuperTalk Mississippi

Mississippi native Jamal Roberts continues to shine on season 23 of American Idol. But will it be enough to land him in the show’s top 24? The aspiring star from Meridian stepped outside of his comfort zone of gospel and soul with a rendition of Chris Stapelton’s “Tennessee Whiskey” during Sunday night’s “Hollywood Week: Showstoppers” round. He had all three judges on their feet by the end of the song, with Lionel Richie shouting, “Lord have mer…

Jamal Roberts Pulls Out All The Stops With "Tennessee Whiskey" Cover On "Idol"

Jamal Roberts wowed the American Idol judges with his soulful cover of “Tennessee Whiskey” during Sunday night’s Showstopper round. American Idol‘s Season 23 Showstoppers are underway and have brought some jaw-dropping and unexpected performances. One of those performances was a “Tennessee Whiskey” cover by Jamal Roberts. Roberts, a teacher and father of two from Meridian, […]