Some singers perform John Foster connects. His voice doesn’t just carry melodies; it carries meaning. From his first American Idol appearance, he’s stood out for the way he makes every lyric feel personal. Millions now follow John for his raw honesty and relatable feelings. One of his most moving moments came with his Top 7 performance of “Believe.”
In this performance, John takes on the emotional mountain that is “Believe” and climbs it with grace. With only soft piano behind him his voice breaks through the quiet, trembling with control and vulnerability. He doesn’t belt for show, he sings like he needs to. His eyes stay focused, his face still but every word is soaked in feeling. By the final note, the entire room is still like they’ve all just witnessed something sacred.
John Foster | Believe | Top 7 Perform | American Idol 2025
The comments section is full of stunned fans. Some say they’ve never cried over a Cher cover until now. Others call it the moment that made them believe in him. What could have been just another cover became something entirely new a moment of raw connection between artist and audience.
But while “Believe” leaned into tenderness and reflection, then his song “Tell That Angel I Love Her” was full of ache and release. One performance explored healing and quiet strength; the other opened up the wound itself. If “Believe” whispered its way into your heart then “Tell That Angel” cried out from the center of his own.
John Foster Sings “Tell That Angel I Love Her” | American Idol 2025
In “Tell That Angel I Love Her” John stands center stage with nothing but emotion in his voice and tears behind his eyes. This is an original song written from grief, memory, and love and you can feel that it comes from a real place. The lyrics are simple, but the message is deep: he’s saying goodbye to someone he still carries with him. The judges look shaken. The audience listens in silence. It’s the kind of performance that doesn’t end when the lights go down it stays with you.
What makes John Foster unforgettable isn’t just his voice it’s the heart behind it. Whether he’s reimagining a pop anthem or standing still in the silence of his own song. Follow John on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok because the next song might not just be beautiful, it might be yours too.