Jamal Roberts releases his first new single since winning 'American Idol' and it's a tribute to his home state.

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New "American Idol" winner Jamal Roberts was recently given the key to an Alabama city, but he's declining the same honor for a Mississippi town.

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“I just want to perform for the fans and have a good night.” Despite the threats, Roberts said he still plans to go forward with his scheduled performance in Laurel on August 2nd.

But I don't want it," he said on Facebook. Roberts politely declined and thanked the mayor, adding: "But, respectfully, keep it." The singer still plans to perform at the upcoming event.

That ain’t fair now,” one post read, while another person added, “Jamal Roberts from Meridian who only came through Laurel to get to Hattiesburg.” Related: American Idol ...

The Scary Reason ‘American Idol’ Winner Jamal Roberts Declined a Key to This Southern Town While Roberts' reasoning is understandable, it's a shame he had to make the decision in the first place.