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John Foster Honors Bonnie Raitt With Top 10 Performance Of “Something To Talk About”
John Foster took the stage to perform “Something To Talk About” in hopes of earning a spot in the American Idol Season 23 Top 8. 18-year-old country singer John Foster kicked off Sunday night’s (May 4) Top 10 episode with a spirited rendition of Bonnie Raitt’s “Something To Talk About.” The performance was part of the first-ever American […]
Senator Reintroduces “PELOSI Act” In Effort To Prevent Congress Members From Trading Stocks
The Bill Aims To Prevent Insider Trading In Congress Should members of the United States Congress be able to trade and hold individual stocks? Through a newly reintroduced bill, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-MO, is saying, “No.” This comes as President Donald Trump said in an April 25 interview with Time Magazine that he would sign […]
‘American Idol’ fans on social media already picked their top two — Jamal Roberts and John Foster are winning hearts across the internet
American Idol is in its 23rd season, but it will eventually come to an end. All the while, fans are trying to figure out just who the finalist will be. Recently, fans have taken to social media to pick just who the top two Idol hopefuls could be. Viewers Will Soon See ‘Ladie’s Night’ On […]
Toby Keith’s Horse Shocks Fans at the Kentucky Derby
Toby Keith’s Passion For Horse Racing Was Second Only To His Love For Country Music Singer, songwriter, horse breeder? Many fans may be surprised to learn that, along with building a flourishing country music career, Toby Keith oversaw a successful horse breeding and training operation for 30+ years. His daughter, Krystal Keith, said: âMy dad could never decide […]
From small town to national stage – John Foster’s family tells the real story that Idol viewers missed
On any given Monday, the daily lunch special at Benoit’s Country Meat Block in Addis is meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and dessert for $10.99, but these days, every plate lunch comes with a heaping side of John Foster pride. Located, as the crow flies, about a half mile from the Mississippi River, […]
Dolly Parton Mourns Death Of Husband Carl Dean In Tearful New Interview
Dolly Parton’s Husband, Carl Dean, Died On March 3, 2025 Dolly Parton is opening up about her grief following the death of her husband, Carl Dean. After two years of dating, Carl and Dolly were married in Ringgold, Georgia, on May 30, 1966. Throughout their 58-year marriage, Carl maintained a private life while Dolly’s career […]
“Idol” Star John Foster Clears Up False Information Spreading About Him Online
American Idol Contestant John Foster Calls Out Incorrect Information He’s Seen About Himself On Social Media John Foster wants to set the record straight regarding some false information that’s been spreading about him online. Foster is currently competing on Season 23 of American Idol. In addition to being a talented musician, he’s an aspiring oncologist. Foster […]
Biden-Era Charges Against South Dakota Farmers Dropped By Trump Administration
South Dakota Farmers “Suffered As Victims Of The Biden Regime’s Reckless Lawfare” Under the Biden administration, a husband and wife were each indicted on a count of “Theft of Government Property.” They faced 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Now, all charges against them have been dropped by the Trump administration. The Charges In the Badlands of […]
A Classic Ode to the Rodeo: George Strait & Alan Jackson’s “Amarillo By Morning”
“Amarillo By Morning,” a poignant duet by country music titans George Strait and Alan Jackson, is more than just a song; it’s a timeless narrative of the American West, a bittersweet ode to the transient life of a rodeo cowboy, and a testament to the enduring power of country music storytelling. Released in 1996, the […]
Reba Watches While Kelly Clarkson Powers Through Fiery “Fancy” Tribute
Kelly Clarkson Sings “Fancy” In Kennedy Center Tribute To Reba McEntire When it came time for the Kennedy Center Honors to name its 2018 batch of honorees, Reba McEntire served as country music’s representative. Kelly Clarkson stepped up to pay tribute to her with a performance of “Fancy.” According to the Kennedy Center Honors’ website, […]