'American Idol' Winner Jamal Roberts Receives Key to City From Jackson Mayor

Jackson mayor to give Key to the City to 'American Idol' winner

Jackson Mayor John Horhn said he is giving a Key to the City to one of Mississippi's newest sensational celebrity singers.

'American Idol' winner Jamal Roberts receives Key to City from Jackson mayor

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor John Horhn presented the Key to City to "American Idol" winner Jamal Roberts. The Meridian native's debut single, "Heal," debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Gospel Songs and Gospel Digital Song Sales charts. Bad Bunny, Amy Poehler and Sabrina Carpenter will host ‘Saturday Night Live’ “Jamal’s story is a testament to the power of resilience, authentic storytelling, and the enduring influence of soul …

'American Idol' winner Jamal Roberts to receive key to the city from Jackson mayor - SuperTalk Mississippi

Mississippi’s first “American Idol” winner in nearly a decade will be receiving a key to the capital city on Friday evening. Mayor John Horhn’s office announced in a news release that Jamal Roberts will be presented the symbolic key, which is awarded to “those whose talent and leadership have brought positive recognition to Jackson.” Although Roberts is from Meridian, the soul singer has taken the stage several times in Jackson and is slated to …