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The saying “third time’s the charm” rings especially true for Louisiana musician John Foster. The 19-year-old singer from ...
Country star John Foster lit up The Texas Club this past weekend with two sold-out shows on Friday and Saturday night.
American Idol finalist John Foster performs “Don’t Rock the Jukebox” on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Bayou Plaquemine Waterfront Park in Plaquemine, Louisiana.
John Foster played a sold-out show at The Texas Club in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, over the weekend, and shared footage of his ...
After rocketing to "American Idol's" top 3, Louisiana teen John Foster finished second in the ABC singing competition series during its grand finale on Sunday night. Grabbing the "Idol" title was ...
Laine Hardy made his hometown visit as an "American Idol" finalist on May 14, 2019. Louisiana now prepares to celebrate its latest finalist, John Foster, on the same day six years later.
John Foster had the unwavering support of his family during his time on American Idol. Perhaps the person who made the biggest sacrifice for him, though, was his older sister, Elizabeth Benoit. The ...
Updated: Jun 10, 2025 / 07:36 AM CDT 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.
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.
Louisiana native John Foster performed a heartfelt original song on ‘American Idol’ in honor of Maggie Dunn, a teen killed in a 2022 police pursuit crash.
The API failed to deliver the resource. Foster made a special appearance at Cajun Country Jam in Denham Springs for his first performance since his American Idol season ended.
John Foster, a biology major at Louisiana State University, is one of five 'American Idol' contestants left vying for the season 23 crown.