Did you know that the average age of a country music legend is usually over sixty? It is rare to see a teenager sounding like a grown up country singer. John Foster is only nineteen years old. But in his performance at the Grand Ole Opry he proved that the old ways are not dead.
He grew up in the small town of Addis, Louisiana. He spent his days as a valedictorian and working at his family’s meat market. Many people thought he would become a doctor, but his voice had a different plan for his life.
That night in Nashville, he decided to sing a song that most young kids today do not even know. This video shows the moment he truly honored the history of the genre by performing Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes.
John Foster – Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes
People who saw him that night could not stop talking. One viewer mentioned that he is inspiring so many people just by being himself and sharing his gift with the world.
Watching him command that legendary stage makes you wonder how a boy so young can understand so much about the old soul of Nashville.
John Foster Interview with WBRZ-TV
In a local interview back in Louisiana, he sat down to talk about the pressure of following in the footsteps of giants. He spoke about his 19th birthday which he celebrated at the Opry.
He also shared details about his new music like the song Tell That Angel I Love Her.
John Foster is a rare find in a world that moves way too fast. He has a style that is honest and a journey that makes you want to root for him every step of the way. If you want to see more of his journey, you should follow John Foster on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.