John Foster didn’t just show up to American Idol with a voice—he showed up with heart, heritage, and a story that touches everyone who hears it. At just 18 years old, this Louisiana native is putting his neo-traditional country sound on the national stage—and winning hearts fast.
John hails from Addis, Louisiana, and even brought Cajun food in personalized coolers to the judges for his audition. But it’s not just his roots that define him. John’s music is filled with faith and feeling—something he shares openly as a devout Catholic Christian.
John Foster Performs His New Single “Tell That Angel I Love Her” – American Idol 2025 Grand Finale
In one of his most emotional moments, John performed an original song called “Tell That Angel That I Love Her.” The song was written in honor of his late friend Maggie Dunn, who died tragically in a 2022 car accident. Maggie’s mother was in the audience that night—and shared that John still carries a heartfelt letter Maggie wrote him in high school. “He has to keep pushing,” she wrote. And he has. America didn’t just clap—they cried. Viewers praised his courage, his voice, and his message. Idol judges have called him a “90s country star reborn,” and fans say his music “feels like family.”
John’s audition song “Goodbye Time” by Conway Twitty also had judges standing and fans falling in love. It set the tone for what would become a deeply authentic Idol journey.
John Foster Audition | Don’t Rock The Jukebox + Goodbye Time | Full Performance | American Idol 2025
Listeners call his tone “smooth,” “timeless,” and “full of soul.” His music feels familiar yet fresh—a rare balance that’s making him one of the most talked-about Idol stars of the season.
He’s posting updates, music previews, and life moments on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, keeping fans close on his journey from small-town singer to national name.