After rocketing to "American Idol's" top 3, Louisiana teen John Foster finished second in the ABC singing competition series during its grand finale on Sunday night. Grabbing the "Idol" title was Jamal Roberts, 27, of Meridian, Mississippi, an elementary school P.E. teacher.

Jamal Roberts and John Foster were the final two on Season 23 of American Idol, with the winner announced during the live Sunday, May 18, finale. Ryan Seacrest was standing next to the final two contestant on stage as he announced the results of the nationwide vote.

Louisiana country singer John Foster finished runner-up in the talent competition series "American Idol" Sunday night.