Can you imagine getting a gift from your biggest hero? Country music legend Reba McEntire just did something incredible for John Foster. She sent the American Idol runner up a package that left him in tears; inside was her own vintage guitar and a cowboy hat she wore for years. This is not just a present; it is a massive sign that she believes he is the next big star.

John Foster did not win American Idol, but he won something maybe better. Reba McEntire told him he reminds her of herself when she was young. She gave him pieces of her own history to help him on his journey. But Reba is not his only famous fan. Other huge country stars like Kelsea Ballerini and Luke Bryan are also talking about him online. They all see the special talent and honest heart that John shows every time he sings.

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Fans are calling this a historic passing of the torch; many people said they got chills watching the news. One person wrote, “Reba knows real talent.” This moment proves that true success is about more than just winning a competition.

The support for John does not stop with country legends. After the American Idol finale, judge Lionel Richie also shared amazing words about him. Lionel said that in his eyes, there was no winner and runner-up. He told both Jamal Roberts and John Foster that they are two number one artists. This incredible praise from a music icon shows that John’s talent is too big to be defined by a single contest result.

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Reba’s gift and Lionel’s words together create an unstoppable wave of excitement; they show that the music industry’s most important people are fully behind John Foster. Fans are thrilled to see their favorite singer get this recognition. They feel it confirms what they have believed all along: John is destined for a long and wonderful career.

You should follow John Foster on his social media pages; he posts updates about his new music and upcoming shows. Go follow him to see what this rising star does next with all this fantastic support.