A simple kitchen in the middle of the night just became the most important stage in country music. John Foster, the runner up from the latest season of American Idol, stood in front of an open refrigerator and let his deep baritone fly. He did not need a million dollar light show to stop 12,000 people in their tracks.
While his friend Breanna Nix adds high harmonies, John keeps the song grounded with a grit that sounds way beyond his years. It is a heartbreaking song. But seeing them perform it next to a gallon of milk makes it feel like a private concert for friends. This is exactly why folks fell in love with him during the competition.
Watch below how his Louisiana roots shine in this unrehearsed moment:
John Foster and Breanna Nix Reunited
The comments section is absolutely buzzing with excitement for John’s next move. One viewer noted that his voice sounds just like a young George Strait, while another said they have been waiting for this reunion since the finale. It is clear that the fans do not just see him as a contestant anymore. They see him as a real artist who stays true to his traditional country heart.
Before John was a household name, he was a valedictorian from Louisiana, juggling biology classes at LSU with his dream of music. He famously wrote a song for his high school friends who were lost too soon, proving he has a heart as big as his voice.
John Foster’s Journey to the Finale
During his very first audition, he walked into the room with a humble smile and a guitar. He sang ‘Don’t Rock the Jukebox’ with a classic swing that made judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie sit up straight. It was that audition that proved a kid from a small town could stand on the same stage as legends and hold his own.
John Foster knows exactly who he is and where he comes from. He represents the future of neo traditional country. Follow John Foster on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to keep up with this rising star’s incredible journey.