It’s Not Just a Song—John Foster’s “Little Goes a Long Way” Feels Like a Love Letter to Country Itself. ML
Fresh off his breakout on American Idol, 19-year-old country newcomer John Foster just released “Little Goes A Long Way,” a catchy, classic-meets-modern country single that’s sure to get fans two-stepping.
The track, released October 24, marks Foster’s first original music since Idol and showcases the Louisiana native’s smooth vocals and southern swagger. Before the drop, he teased fans online: “Can’t wait for y’all to hear this honky-tonk tune.”
From Idol to the Opry
Since leaving the show, Foster’s star has been rising fast. He’s already performed at the Grand Ole Opry five times—an incredible feat for any artist, let alone a teenager—and he’s gearing up for his sixth appearance on October 28. Recently, he also hit the road in his new tour bus, thanking supporters with his signature humility: “Couldn’t do any of this without my family’s (your) love and the good Lord’s blessings.”
The Sound of a Star in the Making
Co-written by hitmakers Bart Butler, Corey Crowder, and Deric Ruttan, “Little Goes A Long Way” is pure country fun—steel guitars, toe-tapping rhythm, and lyrics that celebrate the magic in small moments. It’s easy to imagine this one lighting up dance halls and radio playlists alike.
A Hometown Celebration
To celebrate the single’s release, Foster threw a homecoming concert at Bayou Plaquemine Waterfront Park in his Louisiana hometown, where he performed the new song live for the first time.
From a televised dream to the real-world Opry spotlight, John Foster is showing fans what determination, talent, and humility can do. And if “Little Goes A Long Way” is any indication, his journey has only just begun.
