Deborah L. Jacobs

Why Jamal Roberts Is Singing for Alcorn: The Heart Behind “Hearts Like Ours”
Some artists chase the lights. Others chase what’s right. Jamal Roberts sings not just for cheers, but for the place ...

He Carried Every Note Like a Prayer: Jamal Roberts’ Soulful Rise on “Good Morning America”
When one door closes, another stage opens. That is exactly what happened when Jamal Roberts stepped onto the Good Morning ...

Back Where It All Began: Jamal Roberts Sings with Hattiesburg’s Young Voices
Some voices shine brightest when they are surrounded by home. That is exactly what happens when Jamal Roberts sings with ...

When Michael Jackson Left the Stage to Speak for Others: Capitol Hill, 2004
What happens when a world-famous pop star chooses a suit over a spotlight? On March 31, 2004, Michael Jackson walked ...

Michael Jackson at the Embassy: A Spotlight Without Music
What happens when the world’s biggest pop star walks into a quiet embassy room, not to sing, but to serve? ...

New Light on a Moonwalker: Why the Michael Biopic Is More Than Just a Movie About Michael Jackson
One man, one voice, one story the world is still trying to understand. That is the feeling behind Michael, the ...

When the Voice Wears Thin but the Truth Rings Loud: Elvis Presley’s Quiet Goodbye in “My Way” (1977)
Some voices shake, some voices stay Elvis found a quiet way. His 1977 performance of “My Way” in Norman, Oklahoma, ...

Elvis, One Last Time: The Quiet Power of ‘And I Love You So’ in His Final Days
Some songs feel like a final letter. Elvis Presley’s live performance of And I Love You So in Philadelphia on ...

How “Amazing Grace” and a Small Town Raised John Foster
Some voices carry more than music. When John Foster’s uncle, Gaylen Martin, sat down to share the story of John’s ...

John Foster Is Only 18. His Live Shows Are Already Saying Something Big
Some young stars rise fast, John Foster is flying. Just 18 years old, fresh off his debut at the Grand ...