Meridian resident Jamal Roberts is going to Hollywood, golden ticket in hand, for a chance to become the next "American Idol.

Roberts impressed the judges with his soulful rendition of "Mary Jane" by Rick James. He will now compete ... officially joining "American Idol" season 23. Open auditions are held throughout ...

The final batch of Season 23 auditions will air during the Sunday, March 30, episode of American Idol, which means the world will finally be introduced to Canaan James Hill. Canaan first teased ...

With that, JMarie took home the night's first golden ticket to Hollywood. Closing out the night was Canaan James Hill, a 17-year-old from Dallas who took the judges to church with the gospel hymn ...