John Foster, the soulful singer from Addis, Louisiana, just dropped big news on social media—he’s taking the stage at the Cajun Country Jam Memorial Day Festival in Denham Springs! This marks his first public performance since his run on American Idol 2025, and fans are already buzzing.
The festival runs May 23–25 at North Park on Eden Church Road. While the exact timing of John’s set hasn’t been confirmed, he announced he’ll definitely be on stage Sunday and maybe even Saturday. Tickets for all three days are $75, but catching John’s return to the Louisiana stage? That’s priceless.
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Social media’s already lit up with excitement. Fans are commenting things like “We’ve been waiting for this!” and “Finally get to hear him live again!” There’s something extra emotional about seeing a local boy return home—especially one who’s had America cheering him on week after week.
If you loved John’s American Idol run, you probably remember his heartfelt rendition of “Tennessee Whiskey.” That performance put him on the map—and proved his voice was made for much more than just reality TV.
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Fans said they felt every word. His voice, smooth and rich, made them cry, sing along, and hit replay more than once. Now that voice is coming live to Denham Springs—and it’s a full-circle moment you don’t want to miss.
John’s been sharing updates on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, where you’ll catch behind-the-scenes glimpses of rehearsal, family time, and his journey from Idol to independence.