American Idol Season 23 Finale premiered on May 18, 2025. The three finalists, John Foster, Breanna Nix, and Jamal Roberts, performed during the finale ceremony.

After, Foster took the stage to perform six songs for a large crowd of eager listeners — many of which he covered on the show. First, he sang "Don’t Rock the Jukebox" by Alan Jackson, followed quickly by Elvis classic “Jailhouse Rock."

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

American Idol season 23 finale aired on May 18, 2025, and crowned a winner in Jamal Roberts. However, John Foster, who was the second in line, has gained immense popularity through his Idol journey, with almost half of America rooting for his win.

The track team won state week before last. The softball team went to the state finals last weekend. On Sunday and Monday nights they are all glued to "American Idol." On Wednesday, they hosted the John Foster "American Idol" pep rally, parade and concert.

Here are five things to know about the rising singer: LSU fan and relative of John Foster, Lee Erie (left), holds one of the signs that he and others in his section where waving between innings to support the American Idol contestant on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.