{"id":2993,"date":"2025-05-13T10:56:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T10:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=2993"},"modified":"2025-05-13T10:56:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T10:56:41","slug":"jamal-roberts-wows-on-idol-leaving-lionel-richie-joking-he-needs-to-see-his-birth-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=2993","title":{"rendered":"Jamal Roberts Wows on Idol, Leaving Lionel Richie Joking He Needs to See His Birth Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In a deeply emotional episode of\u00a0American Idol<\/em>\u00a0that showcased seven heartfelt Mother\u2019s Day tributes, Jamal Roberts took the stage to honor his late stepmother with a performance that touched the hearts of everyone watching. The song?\u00a0\u201cA Change Is Gonna Come\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0by Sam Cooke \u2014 a tune that was not only one of her favorites, but also a powerful reminder of the love and support she always gave him.<\/p>\n

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\u201cShe loved when I\u2019d sing this song,\u201d Jamal shared, reflecting on his late stepmother, Tabitha. \u201cShe always told me I would do great things \u2014 she\u2019s the reason why I\u2019m here.\u201d His words added a personal and poignant layer to the performance, revealing how much Tabitha had meant to him throughout his musical journey. Her unexpected passing five years ago, during the COVID-19 pandemic, has left a lasting impact on Jamal, and it was clear that she was with him in spirit during that moment.<\/p>\n

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