American Idol

He Looked Calm, Then Broke Hearts: John Foster On Idol

Nolan Feeney

Thousands of people dream of the American Idol stage, but only a few ever get to sing on it. It ...

From Idol Runner-Up to Elton’s Opener; John Foster Paid Forward

Nolan Feeney

Imagine standing in a room with Sir Elton John and Kevin Costner. For American Idol runner-up John Foster, this was ...

New Song, New Era: John Foster Turns Up The Weekend

Rob Sheffield

It has been a whirlwind for John Foster after “American Idol.” The young singer has already performed at the Grand ...

Carrie Underwood Helps Open the Doors to ‘Idol University’

Rob Sheffield

It is not every day that you see a university where the teachers are music legends. American Idol is back, ...

John Foster’s Quiet Lakeside Proposal Is a Real-Life Love Song

Rob Sheffield

Country star John Foster has done something special. The 19-year-old singer from Louisiana quietly proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Brooklyn. ...

John Foster’s “Amazing Grace” for His Cousin Victor

Rob Sheffield

More than 270 lives were lost when Air India flight 171 crashed in June 2025. One of those lives was ...

“Little Goes a Long Way”: The Honky-Tonk Song Fans Cannot Stop Sharing.

Rob Sheffield

Sometimes, it is the small things in life that matter most. A kind word or a simple song can change ...

“Cut Me Out”: John Foster’s Stand Against Netflix Divides Country Music

Rob Sheffield

More than 30 million people saw John Foster’s message in just one day. The rising country music star made a ...

That “Honky Tonk” Sound We Miss Is Back, and His Name Is John Foster

Rob Sheffield

It is not every day you get a special look at a new song before it comes out. John Foster ...

“Don’t Close Your Eyes” Like You’ve Never Heard It: John Foster Carries the Torch

Rob Sheffield

Sometimes, all it takes is one voice and one guitar to remind everyone what “country gold” really means. John Foster, ...