John Foster (American Idol)

Some Lesser Known Facts About John Foster

• John Foster grew up in Addis, Louisiana.

  

• 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.

  

• 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.

  

• John Foster has released several singles, including ‘Someone To Sing To’ (2022), ‘Weatherman’ (2024), and ‘Just As She Was Leaving’ (2024).

  

• He has also performed live at various events.

  

• In 2024, he graduated as the highest-ranking student in his class from Brusly High School, Louisiana, earning the title of Valedictorian.

  

• In 2025, John appeared as a contestant on the reality show ‘American Idol 23,’ which aired on ABC.

  

• He is an avid traveller and often shares his travel experiences on social media.

  

• His family owns Benoit’s Country Meat Block in Addis, Louisiana, USA.