With their voices still fresh in fans’ minds after the American Idol finale, runner-up John Foster and third-place finalist Breanna Nix surprised everyone with a heartfelt duet of “Whiskey Lullaby” ahead of their big Nashville performance. The cover, posted on social media, had fans buzzing instantly—with many begging for an official release.
Foster and Nix, known for their raw emotional delivery and strong country roots, brought haunting harmonies and aching vulnerability to the classic ballad.
Watch their duet below.
It was a version no one saw coming, but once it hit, listeners couldn’t look away. Foster’s rich, warm tone paired perfectly with Nix’s delicate and soulful voice, creating a blend that felt as effortless as it was emotional.
The reunion wasn’t just musical—it was personal. More than two weeks after the Idol finale, the pair linked up in Nashville and shared a lighthearted Instagram Story clinking drinks together. “Got my good friend @officialjohnfoster & our yummy drinks,” Nix wrote. Foster reposted with a smile, saying, “Glad to be back with friends like @breannanixmusic!”
They also took time to visit Seacrest Studios and posted a sweet message about how much they miss American Idol host Ryan Seacrest. But the nostalgia didn’t last long—because the stage was calling again.
Foster and Nix’s duet dropped just days before their June 4 performance in Nashville, where they joined a stacked lineup of American Idol alums, including Season 23 winner Jamal Roberts, Thunderstorm Artis, Kolbi Jordan, Mattie Pruitt, Gabby Samone, and others like Colin Stough, HunterGirl, Will Moseley, Wé Ani, and Ajii.
“This will be my first ‘official’ appearance in Music City, which is quite the milestone!” Foster shared on Instagram before the show. Just days earlier, he had performed at the Cajun Country Jam in Louisiana—his first post-Idol live appearance.
And the milestones just keep coming. On June 7, Foster will take the legendary stage at the Grand Ole Opry.
“The first time I went to the Opry, I fought back tears because I was so overwhelmed with joy,” he said. “There is no more significant place to my passion than the Grand Ole Opry. This has been my #1 dream ever since I started music, and now, because of your support, my dream will come true.”
The “Whiskey Lullaby” cover, originally released by Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss, holds deep emotional weight for country fans—and Foster and Nix honored that legacy while making the song their own. Their delivery was tender, restrained, and beautifully broken in all the right ways.
