There are songs that stop time and John Foster found one of them when he chose to sing “Believe” by Brooks and Dunn. Under the stage lights, Foster didn’t just perform the song he lived inside it. His voice carried the weight of Old Man Wrigley’s story and for a few minutes the crowd was not watching a cover, they were listening to a prayer wrapped in melody.
What made Foster’s take on “Believe” unforgettable was the balance of heartbreak and strength. His tone broke open in the verses about a wife and son gone too soon yet he steadied himself with the kind of quiet faith that gives the song its spine.
Believe – Brooks and Dunn
Fans knew they had witnessed something more than a performance. One listener said it reminded them of seeing their father again while others online rushed to share how the song carried them through loss. Some were simply struck by Foster himself a few joked he looked like Dwight Yoakam, while others swore he resembled a Hollywood actor from the 80s or 90s. And then there were fans who had been lucky enough to hear him live, writing, “Beautiful rendition, JF! Can’t wait for the showstopper song!”
After a performance so heavy with loss and eternity, Foster turned to a different kind of truth: love. His choice to honor George Strait with “I Cross My Heart” showed another side of him. Where “Believe” held pain and prayer, this one carried devotion and promises, as if he were gently turning a page in the same book.
John Foster Honors George Strait with Tender “I Cross My Heart” | Idol Performance
With his clear, steady voice, Foster gave the lyrics a weight that felt personal. When he reached the line, “I cross my heart and promise to,” it was not just a cover, it was a vow. You could see the crowd lean closer, as if they were being trusted with something private. It felt like a love letter sung out loud.
That is where John Foster’s gift shines. He does not try to reinvent country music. He holds it steady, balancing faith and love, sorrow and joy, tradition and his own story. That kind of honesty is rare, and it makes his journey one worth following. Follow John Foster on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube the next song might be exactly what you need.