After watching the 18-year-old country music artist grow up and get his start in the parish's dives, festivals and churches, West Baton Rouge is ready to make the homecoming for season 23 "American Idol" finalist John Foster unforgettable.

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

First Street in Addis will be closed on Wednesday afternoon for parade honoring American Idol contestant John Foster.

Foster, 18, graduated from Brusly High School and secured his spot after performing “The Bare Necessities” and “The Rainbow Connection.”