It’s no secret that Got Talent and Idol fans absolutely love when southern roots shine on the stage. Here are some of the best country singers ever on Got Talent and Idol.
Southern Singers Who Brought Their COUNTRY Roots To The Stage!
1. Christopher King
In 2019, Christopher King took the Ireland’s Got Talent stage, singing “Don’t Close Your Eyes” by Keith Whitley. He earned the Golden Buzzer from this performance.
2. Drake Milligan
In 2022, Drake Milligan took the America’s Got Talent stage singing original song “Sounds Like Something I’d Do.” He earned four yeses from the judges from this performance.
3. Austin Brown
This season, Austin Brown took the AGT stage two times, singing Michael Bolton’s version of Percy Sledge’s “When A Man Loves A Woman,” and original song “Somebody Believed.”
4. John Foster
This past season of American Idol, John Foster took the stage singing “Don’t Rock the Jukebox” by Alan Jackson and “Goodbye Time” by Conway Twitty. He earned four yeses from the judges.
5. The BoyKinz
On this season of America’s Got Talent, The Boykinz sang original song “Fell In Love With A Cowboy.” The group earned Terry Crews’ second Golden Buzzer.
6. The Martin Boys
In 2025, The Martin Boys took the Canada’s Got Talent stage singing original song “Miracle Cure.” They earned four yeses from the judges.
7. Steve Ray Ladson
This season, singer Steve Ray Ladson took the AGT stage singing original song “Back of My Truck.” He earned four yeses from the judges.
8. Bill Taylor
Earlier this year, Bill Taylor took the stage singing Bob Dylan’s “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” backed by The Appalachian Heathens. The judges all voted yes for Bill.
9. Ashes & Arrows
In 2024, band Ashes & Arrows took the AGT stage, singing original song “Born To Love.” Howie Mandel voted no, but the three other judges voted yes.
10. Jacob Lewis
Earlier this season on Canada’s Got Talent, Jacob Lewis earned Shania Twain’s Golden Buzzer. He sang “Bed of Roses” by Bon Jovi.
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Corey Cesare Corey Cesare is Talent Recap's Managing Editor and featured YouTube Host. She has a love of all things pop culture and an unhealthy obsession with celebrities. Corey earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Cinema/Screen Studies from the State University of New York at Oswego in 2021. She spends her spare time shooting astro, nature, and portrait photography, and coming up with movie ideas that she hopes to make into a film someday.
