Sunday night’s episode of American Idol 2025 delivered its fair share of showstoppers, but none as spiritually electric as Jamal Roberts’ rendition of “Forever” by gospel legend Jason Nelson. Wearing a sleek black suit and a gold cross around his neck, the 26-year-old praise leader didn’t just sing—he soared. His voice climbed, roared, and reverberated through the studio like a call to worship. By the time he hit the bridge—“Forever is a long time… That’s how long I’ll love You”—the crowd was already on its feet, hands lifted, hearts open.
Jamal, a worship leader from Charlotte, North Carolina, was no stranger to gospel stages—but this was different. “I’ve sung in churches my whole life,” he shared backstage, “but tonight, I want …
Sunday night’s episode of American Idol 2025 delivered its fair share of showstoppers, but none as spiritually electric as Jamal Roberts’ rendition of “Forever” by gospel legend Jason Nelson. Wearing a sleek black suit and a gold cross around his neck, the 26-year-old praise leader didn’t just sing—he soared. His voice climbed, roared, and reverberated through the studio like a call to worship. By the time he hit the bridge—“Forever is a long time… That’s how long I’ll love You”—the crowd was already on its feet, hands lifted, hearts open. Read More