John Foster Sets First Post-‘American Idol’ Gig — All the Details
John Foster’s first post-American Idol isn’t taking him far from the competition. He’ll join other Idolalums in a free concert in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, June 4.
On his Instagram account, Foster shared a poster for the all-ages show, which will kick off at 4 p.m. Eastern that day on the corner of 6th Avenue & Peabody Street, with 19 Recordings and BMG as organizers.
Roberts will share the stage with Season 23 winner Jamal Roberts and fellow competitors Breanna Nix, Thunderstorm Artis, Mattie Pruitt, Gabby Simone, and Kolbi Jordan.
Other performers include Season 22’s Will Moseley and Ajii, Season 21’s Colin Stough and Wé Ani, and Season 20’s HunterGirl.
“I’m super excited to join some great friends in Nashville for this concert on June 4th,” Foster wrote in his Instagram caption. “This will be my first ‘official’ appearance in Music City, which is quite the milestone!”
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Foster ranked as Idol Season 23’s runner-up in last week’s finale, though he had viewers and judges moved with his performance of his original song “Tell That Angel I Love Her.”
After that finale, Foster told TV Insider he was in a “total blur” during that last episode. “I knew I was at peace with being runner-up,” he said. “Jamal is such an incredible performer. I was at peace. I really was. It’s a true honor to be runner-up.”
He also told us he was going to work on his first full album while continuing to promote “Tell That Angel I Love Her,” which he wrote in tribute to his late friend Maggie Dunn. “I’m going to push that out as much as possible,” he said. “I think it gives people a great idea of who I am as a writer. I wrote that song by myself. It gives people a good glimpse of who I am as an artist and as a writer.”
And on Instagram, he expressed his gratitude to his fans. “I can vividly remember that feeling of ‘I’ll never be good enough’ in my early days of Idol, and I can gladly say that I proved myself wrong,” he wrote. “I’ve gained friends, confidence, life skills, and most importantly, I gained you, my family.”
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John is one of the brightest stars i have seen on American Idol since Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. His performance was fabulous he shows so much faith and love through his singing. I am sure he will go along way. Just remember where you came from and don't let fame steer you towards bad things. Keep your faith in God family and your beautiful young lady at your side always and you will stay straight. Good luck with both of your careers. I am 76 yrs old and you are great for all of us elders and people ftom all walks of life. Best of luck and God bless you always.
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I adore this young man and love his music 🎶 everyone will absolutely love him...He is destined to be a STAR !!!!!!!
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Foster is amazing and will be a superstar in whatever he sings. I absolutely love his voice!
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Loving John.....he's such a good young man. Always speaking such kind words. He's a young man to be proud of. God bless you and continued success the sky is the limit.
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Congratulations to John for all that he has accomplished. Hopefully Tell that Angel I Love Her will be heard by all and that John,one day, will be up for a Grammy or Country Music award.
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I love John Foster his music is Fresh Country I love it. True Follower.
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I am so excited for John. He has so much talent and as many music stars have accomplished with their good looks and people skills I can see him making movies some day. He has what it takes to follow the talents of Presley, Sinatra and many more singing stars have accomplished. John Foster will prove me right some day. Just remember John hold back on to much of the party drinks and drugs that are so plentiful. They take your looks and sometimes your skills. You have a long life of entertaining a head of you, you are so talented. God bless!
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Ryan was in total disbelief 😮 like the majority we were certain it was going to be John Foster. In the future I think American Idol should show the numbers as they are calculated. Something here just didn't seem to add up. Then to announce he was the first Black person to win,yeah that through icing on the cake.
It's probably best for John to not be under ownership of American Idol. He will always be my number one. This will not keep him down. His future is going to be amazing which ever road he travels. God Bless You John Foster 😇 🙏 ❤️
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It was rigged. It blocked your votes and they had you listed as #12. Jamal got your votes. If Jamal is going to be singing Wednesday I can't watch or support him. My son has had trouble with drugs I can't support it. My heart breaks everyday.
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Jamal is a great performer, as is John. If it was rigged as you say, why blame Jamal? He doesn't count the votes! He is a well respected teacher and a loving family man.
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Jamal wasn’t the first black winner of American Idol. There were several during the original American Idol.
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Who made that false announcement about Jamal being the first black person to win? I watched it live too, I must’ve took a quick nap on that part
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Love these honest comments about John Foster... He's got what it takes and he's come to town with!! Hang on!! The Best Is yet To come.
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Yes We Ani will be there
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I think he is a wonderful young man I think he will be very Successful ,Congratulations to you also wishing you many blessings
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He needs to not sing Elvis songs.... Elvis was and still is and always will be , the great one and only Elvis .
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There were some great singers this season̈. But loved John's style, and his voice! Enjoy your success John, I'm sure there is plenty of opportunities ahead for you!
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Let's not forget J Hud!!!
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Congratulations John! You're a 🌟
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Proofreading articles before print is a thing of the past
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Typo
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Hello John, I am 70 years old rooting for you in America Idol. I am ready to watch you go on your journey of fame.
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Was pulling for the Thunderstorm ⛈️ but all of the last couple weeks crowd was good 👍
Glad they are getting paid!
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Gabby should have won.
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