Louisiana's John Foster is headed into Sunday night's "American Idol" grand finale after another magical "Disney Night" on Monday's "Idol" episode.

John Foster, a Top 3 finalist on Season 23 of American Idol, is coming home to West Baton Rouge. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office is encouraging everyone to welcome him home in true Louisiana style.

Getting a vote of confidence from an “American Idol” judge one week before the season finale is likely a dream come true for every “Idol” finalist. But during Monday night’s episode of the singing competition, contestant John Foster received something even more meaningful: a vote of confidence from judge and former “Idol” winner, Carrie Underwood.

John Foster, the 18-year-old college student from Louisiana, officially sang his way into the American Idol Season 23 Top 3 during Disney Night on May 12, 2025.

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One special moment came when Louisiana native John Foster took the stage to sing a rendition Brooks & Dunn’s 1991 hit “Believe.”The song is not particularly easy to sing, as it features some spoken-word elements in the lyrics,

Fan-fave singers John Foster and Jamal Roberts have both advanced to the Top 7 of American Idol, joining Slater Nalley, Thunderstorm Artis, Gabby Samone, Breanna Nix, and Mattie Pruitt. This is undoubtedly one of the strongest lineups in the show's 23-season history.

John Foster is rarely seen without his signature cowboy hat, but his girlfriend shared a rare photo that showed what he looks like underneath his favorite accessory. The aspiring country singer made the Top 8 on the Sunday’s (May 4) episode of American Idol, and Brooklyn Bourque celebrated by posting photos with him on Instagram afterward.

Foster originally auditioned for American Idol in Nashville singing “Don’t Rock the Jukebox” by Alan Jackson and “Goodbye Time” by Conway Twitty. The judges voted “yes” sending him to the next round in Hollywood.

Foster, 18, graduated from Brusly High School and secured his spot after performing “The Bare Necessities” and “The Rainbow Connection.”