Jamal Roberts, the season 23 winner of American Idol, plans to rest after his victory. He was predicted to win by fellow contestant Breanna Nix, while judges like Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan praised his talent and potential for success in any genre.

After a season filled with a slew of talent, the Season 23 winner of “American Idol” is Jamal Roberts. The newly-crowned American Idol ended the show by singing “Her Heart” by Anthony Hamilton. Before a winner was announced, the “American Idol” finale included performances by the three judges who sang “Stuck on You.”