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.

Rhythm-and-blues singer Justin Garner joins Cupid, the line-dance king from Lafayette, for “Midnight Is for Lovers.” The ...

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 ...

Louisiana native and American Idol season 23 runner-up, John Foster, plays at the Mari Showroom at the Paragon Casino Resort!

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 ...

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 ...