Nene Royal Rocks Into ‘AGT’ Final With Cover of Soundgarden’s ‘Black Hole Sun’: Watch
Royal cranked it up yet again with a performance of Soundgarden’s signature song, “Black Hole Sun.”
Nene Royal, a 17-year-old singer from Phuket, Thailand, didn't enter America's Got Talent (AGT) with the intention of making small talk. Instead, she traveled across the ocean to showcase her raw talent in front of a national audience. Royal, a metalhead at heart, brought her electric guitar and a fierce flair for grunge music to her AGT debut, making an instant impact with her renditions of "Zombie" by The Cranberries and "Hysteria" by Muse.
On Tuesday night, she wowed the judges and audience alike with a scorching performance of Soundgarden's 1994 grunge anthem "Black Hole Sun." The judges, including Howie Mandel, Sofía Vergara, and Mel B, were left speechless by Royal's powerful vocals, guitar skills, and captivating stage presence. Mel B, in particular, couldn't resist activating the Golden Buzzer, catapulting Royal straight to the finals.
With the Golden Buzzer's glowing effect and a cascade of tears and hugs, Royal's journey in AGT took a dramatic turn. The Quarterfinalists will find out their fate the following night, as America votes to crown three more contestants for the semifinals. The night also saw the return of country singer Steve Ray Ladson and Grammy-nominated act The War and Treaty, adding more stars to the AGT lineup.
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