John Foster

The Mom Behind a Small-Town Boy’s Big Dream

Alexis Morillo

On paper, this is a story about American Idol runner up John Foster from Addis, Louisiana. In Amanda Benoit’s heart, ...

From Small-Town Dream To Grand Ole Opry Standing Ovation

Alexis Morillo

John Foster grew up in a small town in Louisiana with one big dream: sing on the Grand Ole Opry ...

Why One Cryptic Instagram Post Has Country Fans Watching John Foster Closely

Alexis Morillo

John Foster could have gone quiet after American Idol. He could have disappeared after coming in second place to Jamal ...

John Foster Just Brought 1990s Country Back to American Idol

Alexis Morillo

Country fans keep saying “they don’t make them like they used to.” John Foster just proved that maybe they still ...

From One Song to a New Standard: How John Foster’s “Neon Moon” Reset Idol

Alexis Morillo

American Idol changed the night a quiet kid from Louisiana walked onstage, sat on a stool, and started singing “Neon ...

How John Foster’s Song Honored Toby Keith’s Family

Alexis Morillo

A 19-year-old American Idol finalist was invited to sing for the late Toby Keith’s wife and daughter at a fundraiser ...

When a Country Singer’s Dog Tries to Cancel the Tour

Alexis Morillo

John Foster’s year has been full of big stages, bright lights, and dream-come-true moments. But the most powerful thing in ...

When a 19-Year-Old Tells a 16-Time Grammy Winner “I’ll Sing It in D”

Alexis Morillo

At a charity gala in Minneapolis, a teenager was asked to sing on the spot by a world-famous hitmaker who ...

The Country Newcomer Everyone Will Talk About Next Year

Alexis Morillo

Everyone is shouting about the same big names this CMA season. But somewhere in Nashville, a kid from Addis, Louisiana, ...

The Night An Unknown Singer Shocked A Room Full Of Country Legends

Alexis Morillo

Imagine walking into a tiny Nashville cafe as a new singer and seeing three country legends staring back at you. ...