๐ŸŽค John Foster just delivered one of the most touching moments of the season! His heartfelt tribute to Carrie Underwood with โ€œI Told You Soโ€ left her blushing, the judges raving, and fans in tears. ๐ŸŒŸ

With his signature cowboy hat, acoustic guitar, and a voice built for classic country, John Foster is quickly becoming one of the most compelling breakout stars on American Idol Season 23. The 18-year-old Louisiana native once again proved his rising star power with a touching performance that left Carrie Underwood blushing and the audience cheering.

A Tribute That Hit All the Right Notes

During the live show, Foster performed an emotionally resonant version of โ€œI Told You So,โ€ a song famously recorded by Randy Travis and later covered by Carrie Underwood in her own celebrated career. This wasnโ€™t just another cover โ€” it was a deeply personal tribute to a country music idol sitting just a few feet away.

Fosterโ€™s voice rang with clarity and sincerity, striking a chord with both the judges and viewers at home. As the final notes echoed across the stage, Carrie Underwoodโ€™s reaction said it all.

โ€œIโ€™m blushing!โ€ she exclaimed, smiling with pride. โ€œEach challenge you push yourself. I love watching you grow.โ€

The Judges React with Unanimous Praise

The entire judging panel was quick to shower Foster with praise:

  • Lionel Richie: โ€œI am so proud of you. You killed it!โ€

  • Luke Bryan: โ€œGreat job! You impress me so much on so many levels.โ€

  • Carrie Underwood, touched by the tribute, even compared Foster to Dwight Yoakam โ€” a high honor for any up-and-coming country artist.

Foster didnโ€™t just perform the song โ€” he connected with it, channeling his roots and raw emotion into every lyric. It was a performance that felt both classic and refreshingly personal.

A Growing Legacy of Memorable Performances

This isnโ€™t the first time John Foster has wowed audiences. From his very first audition, where he performed a medley of George Jonesโ€™ โ€œDonโ€™t Rock the Jukeboxโ€ and Conway Twittyโ€™s โ€œGoodbye Time,โ€ heโ€™s shown a consistent love and respect for traditional country music.

Some of his most memorable performances so far include:

  • โ€œNeon Moonโ€ by Brooks & Dunn

  • โ€œIn Colorโ€ by Jamey Johnson

  • โ€œCallinโ€™ Baton Rougeโ€ by Garth Brooks

  • His original song, โ€œTell That Angel I Love Herโ€

During Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Week, Foster delivered a high-energy, crowd-pleasing rendition of Elvis Presleyโ€™s โ€œJailhouse Rockโ€, showcasing not just his vocal skills but his ability to entertain. With help from guest mentor James Taylor, Foster incorporated movement and showmanship โ€” without losing touch with his country roots.

A Rising Star in the Top 10

Now a proud member of the American Idol Top 10, Foster is proving each week that heโ€™s more than just a country boy with a guitar โ€” heโ€™s a future star with stage presence, emotional depth, and a rapidly growing fanbase.

Whether or not he takes home the American Idol crown, one thing is certain:

John Foster has already won the hearts of viewers โ€” and Carrie Underwood wonโ€™t be the only one smiling with pride.