Join Sam from the Fable House Podcast for an exclusive, in-depth conversation with John Foster, the breakout runner-up from American Idol Season 23! In this candid interview, John Foster opens up about his incredible post-Idol journey, his deep Louisiana roots, and his ambitious dreams for mainstream country music.
Get the backstory on his unique name, “John Foster,” and how his Cajun heritage from Addis, LA, is woven into his distinct “Neo-Traditional” country sound. John shares how the unwavering support of his community has been his foundation, impacting him profoundly in both celebration and tragedy.
Hear about the defining moments that transformed his relationship with music, turning it from a hobby into a life’s purpose and a way to connect universally.
What you’ll find in this video:
-A raw, one-take acoustic performance of “Amazing Grace”
-John Foster singing a verse in Cajun French (“La Grâce du Ciel”)
-An intimate look at John Foster’s vocal talent post-American Idol
-A heartfelt expression of faith and gratitude
-Filmed unplugged at Celtic Studios in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lyrics:
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I’m found
Was blind, but now I see
La Grâce du Ciel est descendue
Me sauver de l’enfer
J’étais perdue, je suis retrouvée,
Aveugle, et je vois clair
(Note: This is the Cajun French verse, “La Grâce du Ciel”)
When We’ve been there 10,000 years
Bright shining as the sun
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we first began
To sing God’s praise, than when we first begun
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I’m found
Was blind, but now I see
Was blind, but now I see
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