John Foster, the breakout runner-up from American Idol Season 23, has officially announced a major milestone: his long-cherished dream of performing at the storied Grand Ole Opry will come true on June 7, 2025. The news was confirmed via Instagram shortly after his collaboration on stage with Opry member Craig Morgan at the Cajun Country Jam in Denham Springs, Louisiana
With heartfelt emotion, Foster wrote that during his first experience at the Opry “I fought back tears … there is no more significant place to my passion” and that this debut has been his “#1 dream … ever since I started music”
• Location & Co‑artists
The June 7 show at the Opry will celebrate its 100th anniversary, featuring a lineup of country legends including Bill Anderson, Old Crow Medicine Show, Mark Wills, and Craig Morgan, according to The Big Time Online .
• Pre‑Opry Excitement in Nashville
Before that momentous night, Foster will make an “official” Music City debut on June 4, performing at a free outdoor concert in Nashville alongside fellow Idol alumni—Jamal Roberts, Breanna Nix, Thunderstorm Artis, and others—hosted by 19 Recordings and BMG .
• First Post‑Idol Gig
Prior to Nashville, his first post‑Idol stage will be at the Cajun Country Jam Memorial Day Festival (May 23–25) in his hometown of Denham Springs, Louisiana
• A Grateful Artist
Foster, 18, expressed deep gratitude to his fans, writing on Instagram, “I fought back tears … now, because of your support, my dream will come true! Glory be to God!” . Fans and fellow contestants responded with heartfelt congratulations, highlighting the emotional resonance of this achievement.
John Foster’s journey from Idol sensation to Opry debutante marks a significant leap into country music’s highest echelons. His upcoming performances—starting in Denham Springs, moving to Music City, and culminating at the Grand Ole Opry—form a narrative of passion, authenticity, and heartfelt connection with his roots. This is more than a concert announcement; it’s the realization of a lifelong dream, just beginning for a promising young star.
