John Foster is bringing his best to the American Idol finale. During the show’s three-hour season 23 finale, the country singer took the stage to perform a Toby Keith classic.
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Foster brought the patriotism for his first performance of the night. He sang Keith’s 2002 hit, “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American).”
All three judges gave Foster a standing ovation after his performance.
“Perfect song, my friend, and you just nailed it,” Lionel Richie said.
Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan went on to praise Foster’s growth throughout the competition.
Fans will have to wait to see if Foster’s impressive cover is enough to crown him the next winner of American Idol.
He has stiff competition in Jamal Roberts and Breanna Nix, and it’ll be up to America to choose the winner.
John Foster’s New Single
Ahead of the finale, all of the finalists released new singles. Foster’s single was his original song, “Tell That Angel I Love Her.” Foster previously performed the track during Idol‘s Songs of Faith week, and impressed both the judges and America when he did so.
Foster penned the song in honor of two late friends, who tragically died in a car accident.
“I wrote this for the two sweet angels that were tragically taken from us on New Year’s Eve,” Foster said. “Maggie was one of my best friends and Caroline was a good friend of mine who I regret not knowing even more. Until we meet again. So much love to everyone.”
In an Instagram post announcing his new single, Foster said, “It’s been the most instrumental song that I’ve ever sang in my entire life.”
John Foster Opens Up About His American Idol Journey
Whether or not he wins Idol, Foster is delighted by his experience on the show.
“I’ve been saying since I won the golden ticket that I feel like I’ve won,” Foster told the ABC affiliate in Louisiana. “To think that I’ve continued to progress, all the way up to the top three, is amazing.”
As for how he’s handling the overnight fame he’s experienced, Foster has been standing strong in his faith.
“I’ve just kind of had to make sure that I’m staying centered on myself and my faith and knowing that I have a purpose here and that’s why I’m here,” Foster told nola.com. “And that’s what’s keeping me straight and that’s all I can do.”
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