Who Won AGT 2024? Journey From Janitor to Star

Richard Goodall has emerged as the winner of America's Got Talent Season 2024. The declared prize money is $1 million. Host Terry Crews announced while live and on television during the finale that was put live on September 24, 2024. It was one season to look back and relish with emotions.

A janitor from Terre Haute, Indiana Goodall, 55, became an audience favourite with moving performances that also showcased his voice; he was asked to sing Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" for his audition, which earned him a Golden Buzzer from Heidi Klum. He continued to give the show his emotional renditions of Michael Bolton's "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" and Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger," ending the competition with the finale performance on Journey's "Faithfully.".

Personal Life

Besides winning, Goodall recently married his fiancé Angie Vanoven just days before the finale. A personal milestone adds to his AGT journey. He speaks with gratitude about how the support he received from his wife gave him the help he needed to reflect on how music has helped him ease and live with loss, which helped him find his identity after the passing of his first wife.

Journey to the Winner of AGT

Richard Goodall performed Journey's evergreen song "Faithfully" during the America's Got Talent (AGT) 2024 finale and thereby proved it as his winning performance. Richard had sung it for his then-girlfriend, now wife Angie, which depicted him at his greatest with his powerful voice and deep emotional performances. He also performed with Neal Schon, the original guitarist of Journey, during the season finale aired on September 24, 2024, which made it an unforgettable moment for him during the series.

During the season, Goodall was winning audiences with different performances like his audition piece "Don't Stop Believin'" and other songs like Michael Bolton's "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" and Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger." His last performance on "Faithfully" sealed his place as the favourite among the fans, and it saw him win the show.