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May 29, 2025 27 mins
Kiran Chawla interviews John Foster Benoit, the 2025 American Idol runner-up, who shares his inspiring journey from a small Louisiana town to national fame.
John discusses the impact of personal tragedy, specifically the loss of friends, which led him to write the poignant song "Tell That Angel, I Love Her." 
He reflects on his American Idol experience, highlighting a pivotal audition moment and the support he received from judges and his Louisiana community. John also expresses deep gratitude for the friendships he formed during the competition and shares hopes for his future music career.


Brusly High student John Foster composes song to honor teens killed in crash on New Year’s Eve:
https://unfilteredwithkiran.com/brusly-high-student-composes-song-to-honor-teens-killed-in-crash-on-new-years-eve/

Chapters
04:23 Journey to American Idol
07:40 The Judges’ Impact
10:54 Embracing Criticism
13:30 Community Support
16:14 The Top Two Moment
23:24 Remembering Maggie Dunn

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