John Foster (American Idol) Age, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Birth Name	John Foster Benoit III
Full Name	John Foster Benoit
Other Name	John Benoit
Profession(s)	• Singer • Songwriter
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 6" (168 cm)
Eye Colour	Light Brown
Hair Colour	Brown
Career
Award	2022: Traditional Songwriter Award from ShowTreff International in Germany for the song 'Someone To Sing To'
Personal Life
Date of Birth	9 July 2006 (Sunday)
Age (as of 2025)	19 Years
Zodiac sign	Cancer
Nationality	American
Hometown	Addis, Louisiana, USA
School	Brusly High School, Louisiana (2020-2024)
College/University	Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (2024 - Present)
Educational Qualification	High School Graduate
Religion	Christianity (Catholicism)
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • LinkedIn • Official Website
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Family
Parents	Mother- Amanda Ellis Benoit
Grandparents	Grandfather- John Grandmother- Verbie
Other Relatives	Uncle- Gaylen Martin (local musician)

Some Lesser Known Facts About John Foster

• John Foster grew up in Addis, Louisiana.
  

  A childhood picture of John Foster (centre)

• He is passionate about country music.

• John follows a Neo-Traditional approach to music, taking inspiration from musicians like George Strait, Keith Whitley, and Merle Haggard.

• Foster has shared the stage with many musicians, including Doug Stone, Ryan Foret, and John Schneider.

• Foster got his first guitar at the age of 15 in July 2021, but did not start learning to play until a month later. His uncle, Gaylen Martin, later introduced him to the chords of John Denver’s song ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads.’

• Although John never took formal music lessons, he gradually picked up the instruments and refined his skills.

• In December 2022, John lost two close friends, Maggie Dun and Caroline Gill. This experience brought him even closer to music, giving him a deeper purpose and a way to cope through expression.
  

  John Foster and Maggie Dun

• He wrote a song titled ‘Tell That Angel I Love Her’ (2023) as a tribute to his close friends, who passed away in a crash during a police chase on New Year’s Eve; the song garnered over 21,000 views on YouTube.
  

  A poster of John Foster’s single ‘Tell That Angel I Love Her’ (2023)

• John Foster has released several singles, including ‘Someone To Sing To’ (2022), ‘Weatherman’ (2024), and ‘Just As She Was Leaving’ (2024).
  

  A poster of John Foster’s song ‘Someone To Sing To’ (2022)

• He has also performed live at various events.
  

  John Foster while performing live at an event

• In 2024, he graduated as the highest-ranking student in his class from Brusly High School, Louisiana, earning the title of Valedictorian.
  

  A poster featuring John Foster as a Brusly High School graduate

• In 2025, John appeared as a contestant on the reality show ‘American Idol 23,’ which aired on ABC.
  

  John Foster while performing a duet on the show ‘American Idol 23’ (2025)

• He is an avid traveller and often shares his travel experiences on social media.
  

  A picture of John Foster from one of his vacations

• His family owns Benoit’s Country Meat Block in Addis, Louisiana, USA.
  

  John Foster’s family-owned Benoit’s Country Meat Block in Addis