Officials discuss safety measures for the concert happening in Plaquemine as part of "Hometown Visit" for American Idol.

It’s been a thrilling journey for Louisiana fans of American Idol, and now, they have even more reason to cheer. LSU biology student John Foster, just 18

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. The live episode had contestants performing two Disney classics,

Since his audition, Foster has climbed his way to the top five in the show, performing songs like "Callin' Baton Rouge," "Jailhouse Rock" and Disney's "Almost There." On Monday night, he'll perform at 7 p.m. on ABC for a chance in the show's top 3. Those in the top 3 will head into the Sunday finale.

John Foster performed "Almost There" from the 2009 film 'The Princess and the Frog' during Disney Night on 'American Idol.'

Multiple municipalities and law enforcement agencies came together to plan John Foster's hometown visit for American Idol.

Top 5, baby! He impressed the judges with a song from "Princess and the Frog," and with a country classic by Brooks and Dunn.

John Foster has earned a fan-favorite spot on American Idol season 23. He is now a contestant in the Top 10 and will appear on the live Ladies' Night episode, airing on May 4, 2025.

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