John Foster, 18, of Addis, is moving on up in the competition on ABC's "American Idol." In fact, he's two steps closer to the finish line.
On Sunday night's show, the remaining seven contestants were trimmed to five, Foster included. He performed "Almost There," from the film "The Princess and the Frog," for the show's "Disney nights," a tribute to his Louisiana roots.
Later in the Mother's Day episode, Foster sang Brooks and Dunn's "Believe" to his mother, Amanda Benoit.
Lin Manuel-Miranda was the mentor for contestants Sunday night and is expected to return for Monday night's show.
Foster and the other four contestants will perform again at 7 p.m. Monday on ABC for part two of the show's Disney nights. Tonight, America is expected to select the top 3, who will head into the Sunday finale. Traditionally, the top three are treated to a hero's hometown welcome. If so, Foster would make his way home to Baton Rouge and Addis.
The show streams the next day on Hulu.
Voting is only allowed while the show airs.
To help put Louisiana teen in the top 3, here's how to vote (up to 30 times):
- Text 13 to 21523 (10 times).
- Vote 10 times at americanidol.com.
- Vote 10 times on the app.