It’s quite interesting that a 19-year-old singer is helping bring back the sound of traditional country music. John Foster, who was a contestant on American Idol, recently impressed fans. He showed that classic songs hold up by honoring one of the genre’s biggest stars. He gave a nice, short performance of the classic country song “Don’t Close Your Eyes.”
The song itself is about a person who is watching someone they love, still dreaming about an old relationship. The feeling is a mix of good and bad memories and is very real. John Foster’s young voice is smooth and pleasant, but he sings with a deep feeling, like a man who has lived through a lot of pain.
John Foster – Don’t Close Your Eyes
People who watched the video have been sharing how much they love this cover. One viewer wrote that the performance was “Perfection.” Another comment said, “I wish there was a full version of this. Keith Whitley would be proud.” Many fans were grateful to hear real country music again. Fans generally agreed that, “His voice is so beautiful it makes people emotional.”
John Foster’s short version gives everyone a good idea of how powerful this song truly is. But to fully appreciate the deep sadness in the song, we should remember the man who sang it first. John is paying tribute to a song that helped a lot of people during difficult times. It is a classic story about love, sadness, and memory.
Keith Whitley – Don’t Close Your Eyes
The great Keith Whitley released his original version of “Don’t Close Your Eyes” back in 1988. The song quickly climbed to the number one spot on the United States Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It became one of his most well-known songs. The story in the lyrics is sad: the singer asks their partner not to dream of the person who left them.
John Foster is more than just a young singer with good looks. He is helping to keep classic country music popular. He honors the great singers with his sweet voice and honest delivery. He makes old songs feel new again for people who want to hear them. You can follow John Foster on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to hear the next classic song he covers.