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Small-town P.E. teacher STUNS judges! Watch Jamal Roberts transform from Mississippi gym instructor to overnight sensation with his soul-stirring take on “Tennessee Whiskey” that left the American Idol panel speechless and the audience on their feet – this country-soul fusion performance is redefining what it means to have star power! 🎤✨

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Introduction

Jamal Roberts, 26, a physical education teacher at Crestwood Elementary School in Meridian, Mississippi, made a big impression on American Idol season 23. During his audition, he performed Rick James’ “Mary Jane,” earning rave reviews from the judges. Lionel Richie commented, “You have the voice and you know how to tell a story.” Luke Bryan praised Jamal’s sincerity, while Carrie Underwood urged him to be more confident on stage. ​

During Hollywood Week, Jamal continued to wow the audience and judges with his performance of Anthony Hamilton’s “Her Heart.” Lionel Richie commented, “Somewhere between the last time we heard you and now, God gave you something amazing.” ​
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More recently, during the Showstopper round, Jamal performed Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey,” a departure from his previous style. This performance landed him in the Top 24 of the competition. ​

To follow Jamal’s journey on American Idol, you can watch his performance here:

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Lyrics

Used to spend my nights out in a barroom
Liquor was the only love I’d known
But you rescued me from reachin’ for the bottom
And brought me back from being too far gone
You’re as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
You’re as sweet as strawberry wine
You’re as warm as a glass of brandy
And honey, I stay stoned on your love all the time
I’ve looked for love in all the same old places
Found the bottom of a bottle’s always dry
But when you poured out your heart, I didn’t waste it
‘Cause there’s nothing like your love to get me high
You’re as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
You’re as sweet as strawberry wine
You’re as warm as a glass of brandy
And honey, I stay stoned on your love all the time
You’re as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
You’re as sweet as strawberry wine
You’re as warm as a glass of brandy
And honey, I stay stoned on your love all the time
You’re as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
Tennessee whiskey
Tennessee whiskey
You’re as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
Tennessee whiskey
Tennessee whiskey

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