In addition to his vocals, 18-year-old country music star John Foster, who placed second on American Idol Season 23, has been in the news for a story his mother told. It turns out that in order for him to follow his dream, his older sister, Elizabeth, made a significant personal sacrifice. Talk about how fierce loyalty and family goals hit you square in the face.
In order to keep the family stable and help John pursue American Idol fame, Foster’s mother, Amanda Benoit, disclosed that his sister Elizabeth had put off important life events, such as college, jobs, or her own plans. His Idol journey takes on a whole new emotional depth because of that behind-the-scenes family drama.
John Foster Performs His New Single “Tell That Angel I Love Her” – American Idol 2025 Grand Finale
Expectations were shattered when John Foster sang his own original song, “Tell That Angel I Love Her,” at the end. The judges, particularly Carrie Underwood, who referred to his voice as “throwback” and stated that traditional country vibe is what music needs right now, were emotional, and the audience was crying.
From that soul-bearing original, we’re shifting gears to Bruce John in full country glory, a high-energy, scene-stealing performance that oozed swagger. It’s a totally different mood, but still shows why he was a fan favorite and brings freshness and fun to the stage.
John Foster | I Told You So | Top 12 Perform | American Idol 2025
When Foster sang “I Told You So,” a Randy Travis classic, he was facing full country royalty, literally. Carrie Underwood covered this song, and sang it straight to her? That’s bold and sweet. Viewers felt that tension and connection, and the judges called it believable storytelling, you felt every single word.
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