For his second performance of the night — part of the episode’s special Mother’s Day dedication round — Foster took a heartfelt turn, choosing “Believe” by Brooks & Dunn. With understated elegance and raw sincerity, he sang directly to his mother in the audience, voice trembling with emotion.
The simple arrangement allowed his vocal tone and storytelling to shine, and by the final chorus, the crowd was on its feet. Judges were clearly moved — not just by the performance, but by the young man’s continued growth and authenticity.
“Charisma. Charisma. Charisma. That’s why you’re truly almost there,” said Luke Bryan, tipping his hat to Foster’s song choice and stage presence. “You just keep surprising me every night. You’re killing it, brother. You’re killing it.”
From the moment he first auditioned, Foster has stood out for his emotional depth and humble spirit. His original song, “Tell That Angel I Love Her,” written in memory of his late best friend Maggie Dunn, first introduced America to a teenager with a story to tell and a voice built for connection.
That same emotional core has become his superpower — drawing fans in not just as a singer, but as a storyteller whose songs mean something.
Now, with his name called in the live Top 5 reveal, Foster stands one step away from the American Idol finale. And with his family in the audience and Louisiana rallying behind him, the cowboy from Addis is proving that heart, humility, and hard work can take you almost there — and maybe even all the way.
