Meridian native Jamal Roberts, winner of "American Idol" Season 23, will perform in Jackson, Alcorn State University announced moments after his big win Sunday night. "An Evening with Jamal Roberts," hosted by the Kirkland Group and Alcorn State University,

Jessica Simpson took the "American Idol" stage Sunday night for her first television performance in 15 years.

Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old PE teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, won the popular vote to become the "American Idol" Season 23 champion during the May 18 finale.