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John Foster: 5 Things About the ‘American Idol’ 2025 Runner-up

John Foster may have come in second on ‘American Idol’ 2025, but the young country singer left a lasting impression. Find out more about him here.

Foster grew up in Addis, Louisiana, a small town in West Baton Rouge Parish, where he worked at his family’s meat market before auditioning for American Idol. In a heartfelt moment during the Top 20 round, Foster performed his original song, “Tell That Angel I Love Her,” dedicated to his late friend Maggie Dunn, who tragically died in a car accident in 2022. Judge Carrie Underwood expressed deep admiration for Foster, especially after his performance of Randy Travis ‘ “I Told You So,” a song she had previously covered.

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