Music lovers are invited to grab their boats, kayaks, pirogues, or anything that floats and head down Bayou Lafourche for ...

John Foster's aunt, Shelley Benoit Parsley, left, and first cousin, Scarlett Chapman, drove from Houston for the festivities in Addis that will honor Foster and his journey on "American Idol." ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - At just 18 years old, John Foster is already a national sensation for his performances on American Idol. In the latest episode on May 4, he made it into the top 8. The ...

ADDIS, La. (WAFB) - Addis native John Foster is hoping to claim the title of American Idol on Sunday night, May 18. Foster has already secured a spot as at top 3 finalist for season 23 of the show ...

Officials in West Baton Rouge Parish said a parade and concert will take place on Wednesday, May 14, for Foster’s return to his hometown. The parade will begin at 5 p.m. along First Street in Addis.

Artist John Foster joins Louisiana First anchor Andre Moreau after the "American Idol" journey.

Louisiana native and "American Idol" finalist John Foster returned home for a celebratory concert and parade. The event drew an estimated 10,000-15,000 attendees, the largest seen by "American ...

Addis teen John Foster sings 'I Told You So,' performed by Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis on 'American Idol' in 2009. It was 'Iconic Idol Moments' on the ABC show on Monday.

John Foster may have finished as the runner up to Jamal Roberts for the 2025 season of American Idol, but that doesn’t mean his dreams aren’t coming true.

"American Idol" runner-up and Addis native John Foster will trade the stage for a stadium on Sunday. Foster will perform the national anthem and throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Baton ...

Addis native John Foster is heading home to celebrate his Top 3 spot in American Idol, and both Addis and Plaquemine city officials are preparing to give him a Louisiana-style welcome home.

Editorial: In John Foster, Louisianans have a wholesome -- and talented -- representative on American Idol. We join with the rest of Louisiana in wishing him well in the finale.