Jamal Roberts American Idol 2025 champion is already looking beyond the spotlight. After clinching the title on May 18, 2025, and watching his debut single “Heal” soar to No. 1 on the iTunes charts, the Mississippi-born R&B talent is eager to get back to the studio — and he’s not planning to do it alone.
Jamal Roberts American Idol 2025 Dream Team
When asked by Access Hollywood who he’d love to work with, Roberts answered without pause: “Oh, Jelly Roll and Fantasia on the first album — no doubt.” Both artists mentored him during his Idol run and became some of his loudest supporters. Fantasia, a fellow Idol alum, even broke her long-standing voting rule just for him.
Meeting Fantasia was a full-circle moment for Roberts. She joined the show in late April as a celebrity mentor, and Roberts, clearly starstruck, called her one of his greatest inspirations. Backstage, he admitted to producers, “You have no idea how much I adore Fantasia.” During their rehearsal of Tom Odell’s “Heal,” Fantasia was visibly moved by his raw emotion and authenticity — traits that would define his final performance.
Come finale night, Fantasia was watching from home, actively rallying votes on Instagram. “Normally I don’t do this,” she said in one story. “But this young man reminds me so much of myself. His story. He’s always had to earn everything. Loves God. Loves his babies.” She even posted detailed voting instructions, urging her followers to show up for Roberts.
Jamal Roberts American Idol 2025 and Jelly Roll’s Bond
Country hitmaker Jelly Roll, who first met Roberts during Idol’s Hawaii round, was equally moved. Roberts performed his song “Liar,” and shared his upbringing in Meridian, Mississippi — a place he described as full of struggle. Jelly Roll teared up listening to his performance and said, “That wasn’t a performance. That was testimony.”
He added, “You represent a group of people who rarely get seen. You’ve got it, Jamal.” When Roberts performed “Liar” live, Jelly Roll stood up from the audience and said, “This is Jamal’s song now.”
On finale night, the two teamed up again, delivering a powerful mashup of “Unpretty” and “Liar.” At the end of the duet, Jelly Roll bowed down in respect — a spontaneous moment of recognition that spoke volumes.
Now, with a potential record deal through 19 Recordings and BBR Music Group (the same label that backs Jelly Roll), Roberts has a promising path ahead. With so many rooting for him and his powerful debut, “Jamal Roberts American Idol 2025” is more than a winner — he’s a voice for those who’ve been overlooked, proving music still has the power to heal.
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