Jamal Roberts isn’t just the newest American Idol champion—he’s quickly becoming a breakout star in gospel music and beyond.
Just days after his emotional win on Season 23, Jamal’s soul-stirring single “Heal” shot to the top of the iTunes charts. Now, it’s making major waves on Billboard, too. In its debut week, “Heal” landed on four Billboard charts:
No. 1 on Hot Gospel Songs
No. 1 on Gospel Digital Song Sales
No. 2 on Digital Song Sales (right behind BTS’s Jin!)
No. 7 on Gospel Streaming Songs
For someone who was just singing to his daughters at home in Meridian, Mississippi a few months ago, this moment is nothing short of extraordinary.
According to Luminate, “Heal” sold nearly 8,800 copies in its first week — a huge number for any new artist, let alone one fresh from a reality TV win.
But Jamal’s momentum doesn’t stop there.
Fans are going back to explore his earlier work too. His gospel track “He’s Preparing Me”, released before Idol, is getting a second life—debuting at No. 4 on the Gospel Digital Song Sales chart. It’s clear listeners aren’t just here for the moment — they’re here for the music, the message, and the man behind it.
Originally written by Tom Odell, “Heal” became a defining moment for Jamal on American Idol. His heartfelt performance made fans cry, cheer, and believe again. That same emotion is now reaching audiences far beyond the TV screen.
Jamal Roberts is more than just a winner—he’s an artist with something real to say. With chart-topping success, a growing fanbase, and a voice rooted in faith and purpose, his journey is just beginning.
And judging by these numbers? He’s only going higher from here.
