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John Foster (American Idol)

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Height

5' 6" (168 cm)

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Age

19

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Nation

American

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 9 July 2006 (Sunday)
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Nationality: American
Hometown: Addis, Louisiana, USA

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Unmarried

Education

Schools: Brusly High School, Louisiana (2020-2024)
Colleges: Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (2024 - Present)
Education: High School Graduate

Lifestyle

Religion: Christianity (Catholicism)

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Some Lesser Known Facts About John Foster

  • John Foster grew up in Addis, Louisiana.

    A childhood picture of John Foster (centre)
    A childhood picture of John Foster (centre)
  • He is passionate about country music.
  • John follows a Neo-Traditional approach to music, taking inspiration from musicians like George Strait, Keith Whitley, and Merle Haggard.
  • Foster has shared the stage with many musicians, including Doug Stone, Ryan Foret, and John Schneider.
  • Foster got his first guitar at the age of 15 in July 2021, but did not start learning to play until a month later. His uncle, Gaylen Martin, later introduced him to the chords of John Denver’s song ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads.’
  • Although John never took formal music lessons, he gradually picked up the instruments and refined his skills.
  • In December 2022, John lost two close friends, Maggie Dun and Caroline Gill. This experience brought him even closer to music, giving him a deeper purpose and a way to cope through expression.

    John Foster and Maggie Dun
    John Foster and Maggie Dun
  • He wrote a song titled ‘Tell That Angel I Love Her’ (2023) as a tribute to his close friends, who passed away in a crash during a police chase on New Year’s Eve; the song garnered over 21,000 views on YouTube.

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    A poster of John Foster’s single ‘Tell That Angel I Love Her’ (2023)
  • John Foster has released several singles, including ‘Someone To Sing To’ (2022), ‘Weatherman’ (2024), and ‘Just As She Was Leaving’ (2024).

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    A poster of John Foster’s song ‘Someone To Sing To’ (2022)
  • He has also performed live at various events.

    John Foster while performing live at an event
    John Foster while performing live at an event
  • In 2024, he graduated as the highest-ranking student in his class from Brusly High School, Louisiana, earning the title of Valedictorian.

    A poster featuring John Foster as a Brusly High School graduate
    A poster featuring John Foster as a Brusly High School graduate
  • In 2025, John appeared as a contestant on the reality show ‘American Idol 23,’ which aired on ABC.

    John Foster while performing a duet on the show
    John Foster while performing a duet on the show ‘American Idol 23’ (2025)
  • He is an avid traveller and often shares his travel experiences on social media.

    A picture of John Foster from one of his vacations
    A picture of John Foster from one of his vacations
  • His family owns Benoit’s Country Meat Block in Addis, Louisiana, USA.

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    John Foster’s family-owned Benoit’s Country Meat Block in Addis

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