John Foster walked onto the American Idol stage carrying a letter from a dead girl. His best friend, Maggie Dunn, wrote those words for a school project before a speeding police car ended her life on the 2025 New Year’s Eve. She told John he had a gift and begged him to never stop singing. That night, John was there to fulfill a final request for a friend who died far too young.
He sat at his piano and played a song he wrote called Tell That Angel That I Love Her. Right in the middle of the performance, he stopped singing to say something emotional that left everyone in tears.
John Foster – “Tell That Angel I Love Her” Full Performance
The people watching at home could not look away from their screens. One fan said they had never seen a young man show that much courage on national television. Another viewer mentioned that his voice sounds like it belongs in the Grand Ole Opry from fifty years ago.
John took that heavy grief and used it as fuel for his next chapter. This was the moment his sadness turned into a celebration of life and home.
2026 Rose Parade Performance (Jambalaya)
On New Year’s Day 2026, John stood on the Louisiana float in the middle of the Rose Parade. He sang a fast version of Jambalaya while thousands of people cheered along. He represented his state with pride and showed everyone that he is more than just a sad story.
John Foster stays true to his Catholic faith and his small-town roots. He was the valedictorian of his class bringing the same focus to every song he writes. Follow John Foster on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to see where his music takes him next. He is a voice that reminds us to keep our promises.