John
Foster
#
274
Ranking
Rising Artist
BIRTHDATE
BIRTHPLACE
Addis
,
LA
,
USA
19
5
'
6
"
John Foster, an 18-year-old from Addis, Louisiana, is a rising country star and American Idol Season 23 runner-up. His debut single, “Tell That Angel I Love Her,” a tribute to his late friend Maggie Dunn, and EP Traces (2025) have gained traction. He’s collaborated with Luke Bryan and performed with Craig Morgan. Foster debuted at the Grand Ole Opry in 2025.
Early Life
Born and raised in Addis, Louisiana, where his family owns a local meat market, John Foster grew up immersed in traditional country music and graduated as high school valedictorian before studying to become an oncologist.
Career Highlights
John Foster rose to national prominence as the runner-up on season 23 of American Idol in 2025, where his original tribute song Tell That Angel I Love Her became a viral breakout hit. Following his success on the show, he moved to Nashville and signed a record deal with Arista Nashville to release his debut single. His rapid career progression includes a standing ovation during his Grand Ole Opry debut and performing alongside country legends like Luke Bryan and Craig Morgan.
Family & Personal Life
John Foster is currently unmarried and has no children. He is in a long-term relationship with his high school sweetheart, Brooklyn Bourque, and the couple celebrated their one-year anniversary in May 2025. Outside of music, Foster was the co-valedictorian of his high school class.
Current Tour & Setlist
John Foster begins his 2026 tour on May 22 in Monticello, with stops in Virginia Beach, Bangor, and Baton Rouge while supporting artists like Hank Williams Jr. and Trace Adkins. He is expected to perform popular tracks such as Tell That Angel I Love Her, Little Goes A Long Way, and Just As She Was Leaving.
