Before America knew him as John Foster, folks in Addis, Louisiana, simply knew him as John Foster Benoit—a polite, hardworking teen slicing meat and cracking jokes behind the counter at Benoit’s Country Meat Block. Now a Top 10 finalist on American Idol, John hasn’t just carried a guitar into the spotlight—he’s brought his entire small-town story with him. And his proud grandmother Verbie Benoit? She’s cheering him on with a rosary in one hand and 31 family members headed to Hollywood in the other.
John’s performances—like his heartfelt renditions of “Neon Moon”, “Callin’ Baton Rouge”, and his original “Tell That Angel I Love Her”—aren’t just technically strong. They feel personal. Every lyric comes laced with the grit, faith, and family that raised him. The article reveals he even brought care packages of Cajun boudin and jerky to the Idol crew—Luke Bryan reportedly licked his fingers clean!
John Foster Performs His New Single “Tell That Angel I Love Her” – American Idol 2025 Grand Finale
Knowing that John still studies biology online at LSU while chasing his music dreams—and that he once wanted to be an oncologist—has fans falling even deeper in love with his story. He’s humble, driven, and totally real. People in his hometown are voting 30 times per episode just to keep him going. “He’s got the right ingredients,” a Benoit’s staffer said. And we agree.
One of John’s most unforgettable moments was when he sang “Take Me Home, Country Roads”—the first song he ever played at age 15. But then came “I Cross My Heart”, dedicated to his girlfriend Brooklyn, leaving the audience swooning and the judges floored.
John Foster Honors George Strait with Tender “I Cross My Heart” | Idol Performance
Whether he’s serenading America or singing from the soul of Louisiana, John’s voice is pure and full of heart. “I Cross My Heart” showed his softer side—and made a powerful connection with fans.
You can find John Foster on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. He’s sharing behind-the-scenes moments, updates from the Idol journey, and all the heart that got him here.
John Foster – Tell that Angel I Love Her
