Louisiana native John Foster, a season 23 "American Idol" finalist, returned home to to a parade and a concert.

Louisiana teen John Foster finished second. PROVIDED PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER WILLARD/DISNEY Finishing third was Breanna Nix, 25, a stay-at-home mom from Denton, Texas.

LSU Freshman John Foster was the runner up on American Idol. Foster is from the West Baton Rouge Parish town of Addis. The 18-year-old competed in the top three Sunday night against 27-year-old ...

Editorial: In John Foster, Louisianans have a wholesome -- and talented -- representative on American Idol. Even if he doesn't finish first, he's already won. And so has Louisiana.

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Season 23 of one of the most popular singing competitions on national television has officially wrapped. Artist John Foster spoke with Louisiana First anchor ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — “American Idol” runner-up John Foster made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Saturday, June 7.The Grand Ole Opry posted a message on social ...

The Louisiana House of Representatives adopted a resolution honoring John Foster, who is a finalist on American Idol.

ADDIS, La. (WAFB) - The stage is set for a homecoming worthy of an “Idol.” John Foster, Addis’ hometown hero and Louisiana’s current American Idol obsession, will be center stage for ...

John Foster, a biology major at Louisiana State University, is one of five 'American Idol' contestants left vying for the season 23 crown.

A biology major at Louisiana State University, John Foster hasn’t strayed too far from his country roots during his time on American Idol. It’s served him well so far.

Foster made a special appearance at Cajun Country Jam in Denham Springs for his first performance since ... John Foster excited to be back in Louisiana for Cajun Country Jam. Updated: May 25, 2025 ...

Popular American Idol contestant John Foster is officially off the dating market after he revealed that he has a girlfriend. The singer won the nation’s hearts following his debonaire ...