Jamal Roberts Brings Soul & Storytelling to "Mary Jane"—Judges Say YES! | American Idol

Southern soulfulness is alive and well on IDOL! The judges love the storytelling quality of Jamal Roberts' take on Rick James' "Mary Jane." Jamal sings from the heart, speaks with his soul, and inspires his own young daughters Harmoni and Lyrik just like he inspires his PE students. He's going to Hollywood! See more of American Idol 2025 on our official site: http://www.americanidol.com Facebook: facebook.com/AmericanIdol Twitter: twitter.com/americanidol Instagram: instagram.com/americanidol/ TikTok: tiktok.com/americanidol AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC. American Idol 2025 Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series.