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.

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

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.

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."

ADDIS, La. (WAFB) - The stage is set for a homecoming worthy of an “Idol.” John Foster, Addis’ hometown hero and Louisiana’s current American Idol obsession, will be center stage for Wednesday night’s hometown visit celebration which includes a ...