"American Idol" Jamal Roberts accepted a key to the city in Alabama, but is rejecting an honor in Mississippi.

American Idol Season 23 winner Jamal Roberts turned down a significant honor in his home state of Mississippi.

The new "American Idol" winner was recently given the key to an Alabama city, but he's declining the same honor for a ...

Mississippi "American Idol" winner Jamal Roberts has made a massive career move, will join Brandy and Monica on The Boy Is ...

"American Idol" winner says he received online threats after a post announced Laurel mayor would present him with a key to ...

American Idol Season 23 winner Jamal Roberts was taken aback by the backlash he received from the people of Laurel, a city ...

New "American Idol" winner Jamal Roberts was recently given the key to one Alabama city, but he declined the honor for a Magnolia State town. Why? The Mississippi man won Season 23 in May.

American Idol’ winner Jamal Roberts turns down Mississippi key to the city after threats: “Respectfully, keep it.” ...

USA TODAY reached out to reps for "American Idol," Roberts and Underwood for comment. Last month, the Mississippi gym teacher prevailed on the singing competition show over a pair of country ...