Louisiana John Foster finishes second in 'American Idol.' Jamal Roberts of Mississippi wins.
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- Teenager John Foster from Louisiana finished second in the 'American Idol' finale.
- Jamal Roberts from Mississippi claimed the title, while Breanna Nix from Texas came in third.
- Foster wowed the audience with performances of 'Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue' and 'Take Me Home, Country Roads'.
- His emotional original song 'Tell That Angel I Love Her' paid tribute to his late friend and showcased his versatility.
When you open your mouth on this song, you're country, but you're also storytelling country.— Richie said this to Foster after his performance of 'Tell That Angel I Love Her,' an original song about his friend who was killed in a tragic accident.
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