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.

During American Idol season 23, John, an 18-year-old college student from Addis, Louisiana, was consistently one of the frontrunners due to his old-school country music style and charming personality.

Next up for Foster includes performing at the Cajun Country Jam in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25, where he will be joining Greg Morgan and Chase Tyler.

Jamal and John Foster were the final two contestants in the running during the finale on May 18, and host Ryan Seacrest had them stand beside one another as he revealed this year's American Idol.

TV Insider asked John whether he saw the winner's name on Ryan Seacrest's card just before the host announced the 2025 champion. " I was in a total blur. I knew I was at peace with being runner-up ...