MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Meridian native Jamal Roberts was crowned the winner of American Idol during the 3-hour season finale of American Idol. The top 3 finalists opened up the show performing “ We Are The Champions ” by Queen.

Before his big win on American Idol, Jamal Roberts sang a debut with Jelly Roll on stage, and it amazed fans, helping him secure the victory. American Idol shared the video of the pair singing Liar and Unpretty and wrote, "Raw, real, and unforgettable from ...