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'American Idol' on Mississippi city honor: 'I don't want it' following threats
Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The Meridian, Mississippi, native won Season 23 of "American Idol" in May. Ahead of several concerts scheduled across his home state,
'American Idol' winner Jamal Roberts turns down key to Mississippi town after threats
New "American Idol" winner Jamal Roberts was recently given the key to an Alabama city, but he's declining the same honor for a Mississippi town.
The Scary Reason ‘American Idol’ Winner Jamal Roberts Declined a Key to This Southern Town
For context, Roberts and his three daughters -- who are from Meridian, Miss. --received a key to the city of Atmore, Ala. last month. After the ceremony, Roberts took to social media to express his immense gratitude saying that Atmore made him and his children "feel like they were at home" and "embraced them."
‘American Idol’ winner Jamal Roberts is getting death threats. You won’t believe why
“American Idol” winner Jamal Roberts revealed recently that he has been receiving death threats, and the reason why is completely insane. Not that there is ever much of a sane reason to randomly threaten a musician’s life, but this one is out there folks.
MS 'American Idol' winner Jamal Roberts joins Brandy, Monica on The Boy is Mine Tour
Mississippi "American Idol" winner Jamal Roberts has made a massive career move, will join Brandy and Monica on The Boy Is Mine Tour. What to know
‘American Idol’ Winner Jamal Roberts Turns Down Key To This Mississippi City After Death, Gun Threats
American Idol Season 23 winner Jamal Roberts turned down a significant honor in his home state of Mississippi.
American Idol's Jamal Roberts received 'threats' over upcoming show
American Idol winner Jamal Roberts rejected a proposed "key to the city" in Laurel, Miss., after backlash and threats over him not being a local resident.
After Death Threats, American Idol Winner Rejects Recent Honor
An American Idol winner chooses to reject a recent honor due to shocking death threats from irate people who felt that it wasn't deserved.
Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell Got ‘Choked Up’ Talking About Son Baylee’s American Idol Run, And I Love AJ McLean’s Proud Dad Vibes Too
It’s easy to understand why Brian Littrell might have been wary of Baylee going on American Idol, especially given the ...
‘American Idol’ Winner Iam Tongi & Girlfriend Share Relationship Update With New Photos
American Idol Season 21 winner Iam Tongi is still head over heels in love with his girlfriend, Leah, and the feeling is ...
‘American Idol’ alum Triston Harper, 17, welcomes first child with wife
The country crooner was a contestant on Season 22 of “Idol” when he was 15 years old, finishing in fifth place.
Rumors Suggest Carrie Underwood Might Be Leaving American Idol Already, But The Issue May Not Be What Fans Think
At the end of the shoot day, she’s always totally drained from the highs and lows and just goes back to her hotel room to ...
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‘American Idol’ finalist Thunderstorm Artis performs for Hālawa inmates
“American Idol” 2025 finalist Thunderstorm Artis gifted inmates with a free concert at the Hālawa Correctional Facility ...
‘American Idol’ alum, 17, welcomes first child with wife
“American Idol” alum Triston Harper is now a father. Harper, 17, welcomed his first child, a daughter, with wife Paris Reed.
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ATCO Idol lets people be seen in a meaningful way
ATCO Idol is just like any other talent show except all the performers are individuals who are rarely given the opportunity ...