Goodall, the “singing janitor” who won America’s Got Talent, returned to his school job on Veterans Day to give a special performance. He sang Lee Greenwood’s famous song, “God Bless the USA,” for the students. The kids cheered loudly and clapped, showing how much they loved the heartfelt performance.
Famous for his awesome covers of rock songs like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” Goodall amazed everyone with how beautifully he sang a country classic. It showed how skilled he is and how he can perform different kinds of music. The students’ excitement showed how much his performance mattered to them.
@middlespoonsarah AGT winner, Richard Goodall sang for the veterans day program at my kids' school #americasgottalent #veternsday #richardgoodal ♬ original sound – middlespoonsarah
After the song, Goodall gave the students some life advice. He said, “If I was young like all of you, I’ve got the rest of my life to do many great, wonderful things. But being 55, you have a little bit different perspective. All I can tell you is the best is yet to come.” His words inspired the kids and reminded them that they have so much to look forward to in life.
“God Bless the USA,” released in 1984, is one of the most famous patriotic songs in America. It reached No. SEVEN on the Billboard US Hot Country Songs chart and became popular again after September 11, 2001, climbing to No. 16 on the Hot 100 chart. Over the years, big names like Beyoncé and Dolly Parton have sung their own versions, proving how important the song is to many people.
Goodall’s performance was more than just a song—it honored its meaning and showed why he became a star. His voice and heartfelt delivery left a lasting impression. As he moves forward, Goodall proves he’s not only a great singer but also an inspiration through his story and words.