Teenager Earns ‘AGT’ Golden Buzzer & Praise From Chris Cornell’s Wife for ‘Incredible’ Soundgarden Cover
"YOU DID HIM PROUD!!" Vicky Cornell wrote on behalf of the late rocker.
At just 16 years old, Nene Royal wowed the America's Got Talent audience with her powerful rendition of Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun," earning her a golden buzzer from the judges. Despite performing alone with only her voice and electric guitar, Royal showcased her ability to seamlessly switch between heavy-metal scream-singing and shredding on her guitar.
Her performance was filled with energy, flashing lights, and fireballs, as she interacted with the camera and flipped her hair with the confidence of a seasoned rock star. After her performance, judges Howie Mendel and Sofia Vergara expressed their admiration, with Mendel jokingly suggesting that NBC should pay her a million dollars.
Mel B, although initially groaning about the genre, ultimately slammed her golden buzzer, advancing Royal to the finals. Vicky Cornell, Chris Cornell's wife and late Soundgarden frontman's widow, praised her daughter-in-law's performance on Instagram, calling it "incredible" and "YOU DID HIM PROUD!!!"
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