Before the final votes were tallied, American Idol runner-up John Foster used his voice to honor friends he lost. The 18-year-old country singer first performed his original tune "Tell That Angel I Love Her" during the Easter Sunday special in April.

John Foster ended Season 23 of American Idol as runner-up behind Jamal Roberts, and he’s not looking to let the momentum slow down anytime soon. Following the Sunday, May 18, finale, the teenager already has plans for what’s next.

John Foster may have come in second on 'American Idol' 2025, but the young country singer left a lasting impression. Find out more about him here.

Christian singer Breanna Nix finished third on American Idol as season 23 of the reality TV singing competition came to a close Sunday night

Louisiana John Foster started things off with a bang, performing his first song of the night, "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)" by the late Toby