Rising Stars

John Foster pays tribute to George Jones with “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes”

Deborah L. Jacobs

What does it take to become a country legend? For many, it is a voice that tells a story and ...

From Roots to Roar When John Foster’s “Mama Tried” Ignites the Grand Ole Opry

Deborah L. Jacobs

What happens when a song makes a stage roar with energy yet still feels like it could be sung in ...

“He Did This”: John Foster’s Mother Reacts With Raw Emotion to His Journey

Deborah L. Jacobs

There are moments in music when the story behind the song shines just as brightly as the notes themselves. That ...

John Foster’s ‘Fan Video’: Why Every Note Feels Like a Story You Can Hold

Deborah L. Jacobs

Every now and then an artist comes along who feels like the real deal, no flash or gimmicks, just pure ...

Pastor Speaks Life Over Jamal Roberts: A Moment of Faith, Resilience, and New Beginnings

Deborah L. Jacobs

There are moments in church that feel bigger than the walls that hold them. One of those moments came when ...

Jamal Roberts Turns City Winery Into a Story of Soul, Hope and Connection

Deborah L. Jacobs

It is not often you sit in a room where every note feels like it carries a story. That is ...

Jamal Roberts Turns ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ into a Nashville Gospel Moment at City Winery

Deborah L. Jacobs

The kind of performance that makes people lean forward and hold on tight does not come around often. That is ...

John Foster on Life After American Idol: New Music, Honest Words and a Possible Jelly Roll Song

Deborah L. Jacobs

The moment John Foster began speaking about his future, there was a spark of certainty in his voice that caught ...

Behind the Spotlight: John Foster’s ‘Almost There’ and the Love That Keeps Him Grounded

Deborah L. Jacobs

Love stories are rare to see in the middle of a music competition, but John Foster and Brooklyn Bourque have ...

The Night Jamal Roberts Poured Out His Soul and Let the Spirit Lead His Voice

Deborah L. Jacobs

There are performances that feel less like entertainment and more like prayer, and Jamal Roberts gave one of those moments ...