Louisiana native John Foster made quite the impression this season on American Idol. However, during the season finale on Sunday, Foster came up just a little bit short as he finished in 2nd place and as the runner-up to winner Jamal Roberts.

Following extended footage of John Foster's trip home to Louisiana on Wednesday, the Addis teen just returned to the "American Idol" finale stage to perform his second solo song, "Take

In April, “American Idol” hopeful John Foster advanced from the Top 20 to the Top 14 with a performance of his tearjerking original song “Tell That Angel I Love Her.” The 18-year-old Louisiana singer penned the tune about his late friend, Maggie Dunn, who died during his junior year of high school.

American Idol runner-up John Foster performed 'Tell That Angel I Love Her,' an emotional tribute to his late friends, during the season 23 finale

The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office posted on their official Facebook page, ”This celebration is more than just a welcome home—it’s a moment for all of us to rall