John Foster has made big waves as a finalist on American Idol. 

His Southern voice and charm have captivated America and the judges on American Idol. When he showed up for the auditions, he had to fight for his place. He performed an upbeat Alan Jackson song, but the judges requested a second song because they were unsure about the singer.

After an incredible American Idol run and making the top three, Luke Bryan went from a no to a yes. Watch his initial audition below.

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John Foster’s Moving Story Of Grief and Love

Not only did John Foster win the hearts of America with his smooth southern voice, but his story of grief moved the nation.

During Foster’s Top 20 performance, he sang an original song titled “Tell That Angel I Love Her.” The song is about his friend who tragically passed at 17 due to a car accident. 

Some of the songs’ moving lyrics are,

“Each tear that falls on my guitar
Is a hug from afar
Lord, won’t you tell that angel I love her?
As y’all live in the stars”

Watch his original song below.

John Foster Returns Home For Parade To Loving Crowd

Addis, Louisiana, welcomed the singer with open arms.

The singer returned home to enthusiastic crowds and strong community support for his Idol bid. Foster spent the day visiting his old neighborhoods and returning to his high school before ending the night with a concert by the water.

School secretary Aimee Rabalais said, “It’s nice to be in the news for something happy. We’ve had so much sorrow.” Referring to the car accident that took the lives of the two Louisiana teens.

Foster also stopped at the state capitol, where lawmakers adopted a resolution honoring him. He said he is “truly proud of this great state.”

A happy moment shared by a community that has suffered so much loss. Watch below.

Foster shared his thanks on his social media platforms saying,

“I’M BACK HOME IN LOUISIANA! Wow. Wow. Wow. I am so incredibly blessed. A million “Thank you”s will never be enough. I can’t wait for y’all to see the big day on your screens this Sunday! To every person that’s voted, and especially every person who showed up today at the parade and concert: YOU ARE SO APPRECIATED.”