‘American Idol’s John Foster Clears Up ‘Misinformation’ Being Spread About Him
John Foster has become a fan-favorite contestant on Season 23 of American Idol, earning himself a spot in the top 10 as the competition winds down. But along with that scrutiny comes some of the negative sides of fame, as John is slowly learning.
The rising singer is already seeing false information being spread about himself online. Luckily, none of it appears to be harmful so far, but he made sure to take the time to address some of the untrue things he’s seen.
The first is regarding his age. “I am 18 years old (not 24),” John wrote on Facebook. He then commented on his hometown, adding, “I was born and raised in Louisiana. My hometown is Addis, LA. I’m not from Benton, Kentucky (I’ve never even been to Kentucky, but I hope to visit someday).”
Perhaps the most bizarre rumor that’s been started, though, is that John is related to singer Dwight Yoakam. “I’m not related to Dwight Yoakam, nor am I currently signed under any record label (there was some misinformation that Dwight Yoakam signed me under Sugar Hill Records),” the teenager confirmed.
He concluded his message by saying, “If you see something about me that’s not from my page (with the blue checkmark), there’s a chance that it may not be true! I hope this helps y’all to know me better as a person now that y’all know more about my music. If you have any questions about me, try commenting them under this post. Either I or someone who knows me well will likely answer you! God Bless!”
John has made an impression since his audition, particularly with judge Carrie Underwood. For his most recent performance, which earned him a spot in the top 10, John paid tribute to Underwood with a rendition of her song with Randy Travis, “I Told You So.”
“It was such an honor to pay tribute to the incredible @carrieunderwood last night,” he wrote on Instagram afterwards. “She’s been my voice on the judge’s panel, and I hope that my performance last night gave her the respect that she deserves.” John will take the stage again on Sunday, May 4, in hopes of making the top 8.
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He’s one of my faves also. He reminds me of Johnny Crawford of The Rifleman in the 50’s.
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He reminds me of a young Dwight Yoakum.
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Yes, first time I saw him, that was my response.
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Yes!!!!
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I think is a talented young man.
Great voice awesome personality and has manners which I respect.
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John is a very passionate singer. I was very touched with his song dedicated to Maggie. This song has deeply touched my heart. I know it was a way for him to release his feelings about her, and it definitely showed He has a voice that is very strong and will have an everlasting impression on any song he sings. He should be our next American Idol without any doubt. He puts God first and he will be blessed.
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John's performances are great. Wonderful true country music. He pronounces his words, and you are able to understand all the words. You pronounces the consonants in the words.
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When I first saw him and heard him sing I immediately thought of Dwight Yokam. He's a talented young man!
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John just do what Carrie has told y'all. Ignore all the stuff you see online. It will get the best of you. You know what's true and not true let them talk
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Oh to be young again John is a great country singer reminds me of Scotty McCreary who I love and I hope he wins
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Me too, he's great!!
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Love his voice, & I agree, he has a career whether he wins or not. When I look at him, to me he looks like a young Dwight Yoakum, who I just love! JMO of course. I love George Strait too!
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He reminds me of a combination of John Michael Montgomery and George Strait…. true country.
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I think John Foster is definitely going to be the next American Idol. A real breath of fresh air. Love his voice, and love his adorable face. He is going places, I feel it!!!
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John, you are amazing! I look forward to hearing some hits from you for a long time to come. Side note, would you please tell Luke I love his fun loving personality! It would be a dream come true for him to come to my moms country bumpkin 77th birthday party. Now, go get em John!! We are cheering you on from Mercersburg, Pa.
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I think he has a great voice, he's fun to watch and keeps me entertained. He has a little of Dwight Yoakam, Lou Diamond Phillips and John Denver all wrapped in one.
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I have watched American Idol and The Voice and I have been wrong about only four people to win The Voice and I believe that you, John will be the winner of American Idol. You are great.
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Everyone loves him, me too, many think he looks like Dwight Yoakam, I do too, but my first thought was that he looks like the old western show the rifleman, the boy that played Chuck Conners son, Johnny Crawford, I don’t believe he sang, plus, he passed away a few years ago, so before you tell me I’m old, ha watched them on reruns! 😉😉 then if you squint and look at him, and picture him with longer hair, I see David Cassidy…
Anyway, I think he’ll win, country folk are loyal voters, and girls think he’s adorable! 🥰 But this year I don’t care who wins there’s a bunch of talent this season, they’re all winners!
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Johnny Crawford did sing, I have his album and played it all the time.
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Absolutely a next American Idol winner!!! John Foster has an amazing voice and a future in music.
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I think John is a very talented singer/song writer. I know he will go far with his career. He will be just as famous and well known as Luke, Carrie and Lionel. Good luck young man! I’m rooting for you!
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We think he is outstanding!
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John is my favorite. Love his smile and his and his beautiful voice. His voice is absolutely beautiful. He has such a great presents on stage. Would love to see him win.
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John definitely stands out amongst the others, and it's not just the white hat. He reminds me of Scotty McCreery, college student who came to audition on American Idol. Scotty eventually took a break from music and completed his degree. Another very nice gentleman.
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Germany would certainly vote for your country music: there are some more good voices, but your personality seems the best to me in terms of character and genuine musicality, your voice is uncommon and your heart from gold and sincere. Fresh air, new wind blowing into america's face: wish you the best
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There are always haters. They're simply ignorant snd jealous.
Keep doing your thing. You have a huge future win or lose.
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Love it!!! 😂🤣
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John, Right away after hearing your first song, I thought you remind me of a young Alan Jackson.He has always been my favorite country star. His voice like your is so smooth. I love your original song, what a great way to celebrate your lost friends tragic deaths. I think we can feel your soul in your singing. I love how you resemble Alan Jackson in the original country style. It's definitely missing in country rock today. Please keep up the great sound of country music and stories. Alan Jackson has always been a great writer to his music. I know even if you don't win American idol you'll get picked up by some country label. So I look forward to hearing you on the radio. God Bless. Dawn Kemeny from Horicon, WI.
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I’m a 79 year-old fan of John Foster and I have voted for him every week! I think he is terrific and I really hope he wins.
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I think he's very good been my favorite from the start he reminds me of old country an I'm glad to c it come back an I always say he reminds me of a young Dwhite. Yokum i pray he can continue going further in music would love to hear him on the radio someday
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Love John’s talented voice and his cool demeanour he’s so 100% the real country cool!!
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Good luck in your music venture. You are a hit no matter the outcome.
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I think he looks just like Johnny Crawford who played Mark McCain on the old wester The Rifleman.
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I ONE HUNDRED PERCENT AGREE, I said the exact thing, I didn’t see your post until after I posted, in our defense most here don’t remember the rifleman or they see it too even his build is that of johnnys …I see a bit of David Cassidy too! Anyway he’s cute great voice, I won’t be mad whoever wins there’s some very good singers this season ….
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John has been my favorite since the auditions. He has that smooth beautiful voice, reminiscent of Alan Jackson. Hope he wins!
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He is my favorite too. Love his smile and beautiful voice.
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Cross between Alan Jackson and Dwight Yoakam. Very talented
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I’m with you! John has been my fav too! He is superstar material for sure!
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Get a life
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John’s voice is the greatest I’ve seen in awhile! You better believe he should’ve got the American Idol number 1. I can’t wait till he gets going on a record! The songs he sings are incredible! The one he wrote about his friend should’ve been number 1in my book!
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His version of Callin Baton Rouge that he did in Hawaii was so good, I thought the best one ever.. I hope he records that.
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If he comes to Tennessee he needs to check out SevenPinesRiverResort. He could relax on the Buffalo River
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I think John should have won American Idol. Fans in the arena were much louder for John than Jamal
I never voted for Jamal
I wish for John to get record sales on CDs I would buy his never Jamal
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He should have won it was like watching another Gabby Barrett when she was on the show same thing she came in third place when she should have won as well I'm very disappointed in this show it's funny though she came in third an look at her with her Career she's doing great u never hear anything about the top two. That was so great that she won I'm sure John will go on I pray all good goes his way love your music John keep going we need more traditional singers like u in Country music
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Jamal has the best voice glad he won. He even sounds trained with his delivery. Beautiful.
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I think it is terrible that John Foster didn't win this competition! I hope he goes on to have a wonderful career anyway!!! I know I'm going to look for him ..... soon!
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He’s great- hope he wins it all❤️❤️❤️❤️
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He's amazing! So deserves to win. Not someone that has to keep throwing their race in there Gabby.
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Fantastic singer much success.
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John is going to go far very nice voice and u will reach for the stars! Cuz u are gonna go far! 😁
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This boy is in like Fling. Like when Scotty McCreey, when he auditioned, Jlo said "I think we just saw our winner "
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This guy is the real deal. He is a threat to the rest. He is my vote for American Idol. He is who he is and that scares the other contestant today's society needs people like him. John Foster in the universe for the win.
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I'm born and raised my whole life in Lousiana so I'm obviously pulling for John to win it all. He's super talented!!
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I've had this gut feeling about him from his first Audition, and I'm sorry but he does Resemble's Dwight yoakam just a young version lol 🤣
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I would have sworn John Foster was related to Dwight Yoakam. He looks like his twin.
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I've said since I saw him . He reminded me of Dwight...
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John you are my Favorite out of everyone You have my vote even though I can't vote because lm from Ontario Canada Good Luck John
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True country! Love his voice!
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I got the Dwight yoakam vibe. I didn't think it was but see it 💜☮️🤩💜☮️
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He h as MY vote!
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I think your a major talent!!
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🇺🇸💕🇺🇸. LOVE YOU, YOU ARE THE BEST AMERICAN IDOL OUT THERE 🥰. BIG HOWDY FROM MICHIGAN AND A LACOMBE LA WINTER RESIDENT.
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I think he is wonderful. His voice and his manners are exceptional. I hope he gets signed fast with a label…I can’t wait to buy his music. I hope he wins.
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White fake Christian nationalist Idol, I don’t watch anymore
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I hope he wins!! He is amazing!
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John should win this. All the way.
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I have loved John from the very beginning he is my favorite and I pray to God he wins he sure deserves it, such a gentleman with a beautiful voice. Team John Foster 💙
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I keep thinking he looks like he could be David Cassidy’s younger brother (he was a teen idol in the 70s).
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John, you do look like a young Dwight. You have a great voice and it's wholesome!!
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For me John has been a front runner from his audition. His voice reminds me of many of the country greats from the 90's, Tracy Byrd, George Straight, John Michael Montgomery, etc. Win or lose I see a grand future for this young man. And hopefully for many of the finalists from here on out, for this season is flush with incredibly amazing talent that needs shared with fans worldwide for years to come
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You do you, John! Stay proud and smile. You have a gift to share. You matter, not media! And to your parents, thank you! Can't wait to watch your success in years to come!
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He ought to win.
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I saw somewhere you singing a song. I didn't caught the name, but it was about her walking out the door because you didn't love her like she loved you. Such a beautiful song and I can't find it. Please, what is the name of this song.
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John has the potential to be John. He doesn't need to be the next George Strait. He just needs to be john.
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Love everything about this boy! I would love it if he might consider singing, "Don't ",by Elvis Presley. Whether he wins or not he has a stellar career ahead of him!
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Doesn’t surprise me. John is probably a conservative and yahoo and all the other news rags always make up lies. They glorify the dems, though, who have no future, no real concern or good ideas to help the American ppl. All they live for is use the f word and bash President Trump 24/7.
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I’m a democrat. I love John. I don’t understand your logic on this. I pray he does well.
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I am a tree hugging hippie chick who believes in true freedom- to read the books you want, listen to the radio stations you want and love who you want. And I love John, and hope he wins. Love you too, Puggy, I am sure you are an awesome person.
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What does any of this have to do with johns singing and being on American Idol , he is Great, he is Blessed and people are idiots, selfish arrogant liars but john is a very good guy, very respectful and an all around Great person and awesome singer, he will handle the naysayer
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