John Foster Announces ‘Dream Come True’ Opry Appearance — All the Details
John Foster is certainly fostering his country music career after coming in second in American Idol Season 23. After landing a performance with “That’s What I Love About Sunday” singer Craig Morgan, Foster is set to make his debut at the Grand Ole Opry show in Nashville, Tennessee.
“Tonight I had the pleasure of singing with Grand Ole Opry member Craig Morgan, and I’m incredibly honored to announce that I will make my Opry debut on Saturday, June 7th!” Foster wrote on Instagram on Saturday, May 24.
The rising star added that when he first visited the Opry, he teared up, so overwhelmed with joy was he. “As an amateur country music historian, there is no more significant place to my passion (country music) than the Grand Ole Opry,” he said. “This has been my #1 dream ever since I started music, and now, because of your support, my dream will come true! I will never be able to express my gratitude! Glory be to God!”
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Foster’s June 7 Opry show comes three days after he’ll join Season 23 winner Jamal Roberts, fellow finalist Breanna Nix, and other recent Idol contestants in a free, all-ages show in Nashville. “This will be my first ‘official’ appearance in Music City, which is quite the milestone!” he said of that concert in another Instagram post.
After joining Idol as an 18-year-old college student from Addis, Louisiana, Foster has certainly seemed to enjoy the limelight. As he survived round after round in Season 23, Foster got to share the stage with established stars like Miranda Lambert, Jelly Roll, CeCe Winans, and current Idol judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan. He and Bryan even performed a duet of Randy Travis’ “Deeper Than the Holler” in Season 23’s finale.
“Man, what a true blessing to share this Idol stage with so many incredible heroes, both new faces and legends,” Foster wrote on Instagram on May 18. “I’m beyond thankful, and I can’t wait to keep making music for y’all as long as the good Lord lets me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart — times a million.”
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This young man has got so much talent. I’m hoping and praying for him to stay grounded and humble throughout his journey. Hope they televise it. ❤️
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You are amazing John you young man have a future in country music bring back that old country I know you'll have amazing mentors to help you along the way
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What a beautiful soul that young man is. May he rise to the stars and entertain us with his beautiful voice for many years to come. God bless John Foster.
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Yes Beautifully Said, What A Blessing from GOD TO HEAR ABOUT THIS YOUNG MAN'S AWESOME SOUL OF KINDNESS and LOVE ❤️
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I think John deserves the world. I think his country music future is going to be amazing.That smile 😃 of his melts my heart. Go getum John.
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From the first time John stepped on stage. He was awesome. And he is wise beyond his years. He is perfect.
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When he opened his mouth and started singing,I could see Clint Black. But as was singing I heard many of my old time artists that make up the best of country music. He’s just got it and in my opinion,he’s gonna be around for a long while.
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I’m really happy for John, I thought he should have won the American Idol!
Good for him on getting booked to sing at venues anyway.
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Great! He should have won anyway. Fantastic, Nashville knows talent and this man has it!
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I am so happy for John Foster because he has so much talent. My husband and I wish him success and happiness.
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That is awesome! He is a very talented young man, and I know he will go far
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So very happy for John. He has the most amazing voice and smile, a very talented young gentleman to say the least! Live your dream John Foster!
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Wish I was visiting the Opry that week, but unfortunately I'm not. Love John and his music
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Absolutely a fine young man. What a voice. May God bless you with fame and fortune. You deserve it.
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Yes, a handsome young man, a beautiful voice, a beautiful soul. I agree with the comment about his voice reminding them of some of our older country artists especially when he goes into his lower register.
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A fine young man with a gorgeous voice. I would have been happy with either him or Jamal winning. They are both winners and so were many of the others. Great season…
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They let anybody on the grand ole opry,
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