John Foster

Artist Information

John Foster is a 19-year-old country singer and songwriter from Addis, Louisiana, known for his

rich baritone voice, honest storytelling, and unmistakable neo-traditional sound. As the American

Idol Season 23 runner-up, he’s quickly become one of country music’s most exciting young

voices, blending the heart of ’80s and ’90s country with a fresh but faithful modern edge.

Raised in a tight-knit Louisiana community, John grew up surrounded by country music and

developed a deep love for it early on. Still, his path initially pointed elsewhere. A

co-valedictorian of Brusly High School, he went on to study biology at Louisiana State

University with plans to pursue a career in oncology. In early 2023, following a personal loss, he

wrote “Tell That Angel I Love Her,” a song that marked a turning point in his songwriting and

would later connect with audiences across the world.

Since Idol, John has stepped into a full-time career on the road, playing headline shows and

festivals nationwide. His touring résumé includes bills with artists including Clint Black, Carrie

Underwood, and Hank Williams Jr., and he has written songs with some of Nashville’s most

respected songwriters, including Bill Anderson, Tim Nichols, and Dan Tyler.

He made his Grand Ole Opry debut on June 7, 2025, and has since become a recurring guest on

country music’s most revered stage. With continued appearances at the Opry, a Ryman

Auditorium debut, and a nationally televised performance in the Rose Parade, John is building a

reputation as a young artist deeply committed to carrying country music forward the right way.

Grounded in his Christian faith and Louisiana roots, John brings sincerity, gratitude, and

conviction to everything he does. With a sound shaped by the legends and songs rooted in real

life, he’s connecting with audiences who are looking for something true and helping lead a new

generation of traditional country.

Upcoming Performances

Opry House

Nov 29 Sunday 7:00PM

Opry Country Christmas

Featuring Brandon Heath, John Foster, Riders In The Sky, Mandy Barnett, Chris Scruggs and the Stone Fox Five with Ben Scruggs, Rhonda Vincent, more to be announced...

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Opry House

Nov 30 Monday 7:00PM

Opry Country Christmas

Featuring Lorrie Morgan, John Foster, Riders In The Sky, Mandy Barnett, Chris Scruggs and the Stone Fox Five with Ben Scruggs, Rhonda Vincent, more to be announced

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Opry House

Dec 2 Wednesday 7:00PM

Opry Country Christmas

Featuring Chris Janson, John Foster, Chris Scruggs and the Stone Fox Five with Ben Scruggs, Rhonda Vincent, more to be announced

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Opry House

Dec 3 Thursday 7:00PM

Opry Country Christmas

Featuring The Oak Ridge Boys, Maggie Rose, John Foster, Chris Scruggs and the Stone Fox Five with Ben Scruggs, Rhonda Vincent, more to be announced

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Opry House

Dec 6 Sunday 7:00PM

Opry Country Christmas

Featuring The War And Treaty, John Foster, Riders In The Sky, Mandy Barnett, Chris Scruggs and the Stone Fox Five with Ben Scruggs, Rhonda Vincent, more to be announced

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Opry House

Dec 9 Wednesday 7:00PM

Opry Country Christmas

Featuring John Foster, Riders In The Sky, Mandy Barnett, Chris Scruggs and the Stone Fox Five with Ben Scruggs, Rhonda Vincent, more to be announced

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Opry House

Dec 10 Thursday 7:00PM

Opry Country Christmas

Featuring Jo Dee Messina, Neal McCoy, John Foster, Riders In The Sky, Mandy Barnett, Chris Scruggs and the Stone Fox Five with Ben Scruggs, Emily Ann Roberts, more to be announced

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Opry House

Dec 13 Sunday 7:00PM

Opry Country Christmas

Featuring Ashley McBryde, John Foster, Riders In The Sky, Mandy Barnett, Chris Scruggs and the Stone Fox Five with Ben Scruggs, more to be announced

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Opry House

Dec 14 Monday 7:00PM

Opry Country Christmas

Featuring Kathy Mattea, John Foster, Riders In The Sky, Mandy Barnett, Chris Scruggs and the Stone Fox Five with Ben Scruggs, more to be announced

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Opry House

Dec 20 Sunday 7:00PM

Opry Country Christmas

Featuring Jamey Johnson, Jon Pardi, John Foster, Riders In The Sky, Mandy Barnett, Chris Scruggs and the Stone Fox Five with Ben Scruggs, more to be announced

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Opry House

Dec 21 Monday 7:00PM

Opry Country Christmas

Featuring Steven Curtis Chapman, John Berry, John Foster, Riders In The Sky, Mandy Barnett, Chris Scruggs and the Stone Fox Five with Ben Scruggs, more to be announced

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Opry House

Dec 22 Tuesday 7:00PM

Opry Country Christmas

Featuring Tasha Layton, John Foster, Riders In The Sky, Mandy Barnett, Chris Scruggs and the Stone Fox Five with Ben Scruggs, Clay Walker, more to be announced

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John Foster

Artist Information

Upcoming Performances

Opry Country Christmas

Featuring Brandon Heath, John Foster, Riders In The Sky, Mandy Barnett, Chris Scruggs and the Stone Fox Five with Ben Scruggs, Rhonda Vincent, more to be announced...

Opry Country Christmas

Featuring Lorrie Morgan, John Foster, Riders In The Sky, Mandy Barnett, Chris Scruggs and the Stone Fox Five with Ben Scruggs, Rhonda Vincent, more to be announced

Opry Country Christmas

Featuring Chris Janson, John Foster, Chris Scruggs and the Stone Fox Five with Ben Scruggs, Rhonda Vincent, more to be announced

Opry Country Christmas

Featuring The Oak Ridge Boys, Maggie Rose, John Foster, Chris Scruggs and the Stone Fox Five with Ben Scruggs, Rhonda Vincent, more to be announced

Opry Country Christmas

Featuring The War And Treaty, John Foster, Riders In The Sky, Mandy Barnett, Chris Scruggs and the Stone Fox Five with Ben Scruggs, Rhonda Vincent, more to be announced

Opry Country Christmas

Featuring John Foster, Riders In The Sky, Mandy Barnett, Chris Scruggs and the Stone Fox Five with Ben Scruggs, Rhonda Vincent, more to be announced

Opry Country Christmas

Featuring Jo Dee Messina, Neal McCoy, John Foster, Riders In The Sky, Mandy Barnett, Chris Scruggs and the Stone Fox Five with Ben Scruggs, Emily Ann Roberts, more to be announced

Opry Country Christmas

Featuring Ashley McBryde, John Foster, Riders In The Sky, Mandy Barnett, Chris Scruggs and the Stone Fox Five with Ben Scruggs, more to be announced

Opry Country Christmas

Featuring Kathy Mattea, John Foster, Riders In The Sky, Mandy Barnett, Chris Scruggs and the Stone Fox Five with Ben Scruggs, more to be announced

Opry Country Christmas

Featuring Jamey Johnson, Jon Pardi, John Foster, Riders In The Sky, Mandy Barnett, Chris Scruggs and the Stone Fox Five with Ben Scruggs, more to be announced

Opry Country Christmas

Featuring Steven Curtis Chapman, John Berry, John Foster, Riders In The Sky, Mandy Barnett, Chris Scruggs and the Stone Fox Five with Ben Scruggs, more to be announced

Opry Country Christmas

Featuring Tasha Layton, John Foster, Riders In The Sky, Mandy Barnett, Chris Scruggs and the Stone Fox Five with Ben Scruggs, Clay Walker, more to be announced

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