Month: June 2025

“I’ve never seen the Opry cry like that,” Carrie Underwood said. As John Foster’s voice rose through the silence of the century-old stage, hearts cracked wide open. Just days before, his cousin—his lifelong musical partner, his inspiration—Victor Benoit had died in a devastating plane crash in India. Nearly 300 lives lost on Air India 171. John barely made it through the news. But instead of breaking, he sang. With tears streaming down his face, he stepped into the spotlight and poured his grief into Amazing Grace. It wasn’t just a song—it was goodbye. And as his voice carried through the Grand Ole Opry, no one in that room could hold back their tears.

“Amazing Grace Echoes Through Tears” — John Foster Honors Late Cousin Victor Benoit in Heartbreaking Opry Tribute The Grand Ole Opry has seen its fair share of unforgettable moments over…