Richard Goodall heads to Hollywood for AGT live rounds—will he take the competition by storm?

Michael Stevens

Richard Goodall, the singing janitor who amazed everyone with his performance of Don’t Stop Believin’ on America’s Got Talent, got ready to perform again in the live rounds. After waiting more than two months since his audition, he headed back to Hollywood to impress the judges and fans once more.

In a recent interview, Goodall said the experience had been even better than he imagined. He thought he would fly out, sing, and go home, maybe ending up in a YouTube video. But his powerful voice and kind personality made him a viral star, and even trips to Walmart became more exciting due to his new fame.

Richard Goodall prepares for live rounds of AGT

His fiancée, Angela Vanoven, had always been his biggest supporter. She said she knew he was meant to be famous even before they met. After hearing him sing karaoke through a friend, she felt his name should be up in lights.

Even though Goodall was gaining fame, he stayed humble. He continued to work as a janitor while preparing for the next round of the competition. Unsure where it would lead, he remained thankful for all the support from his community and fans. Fans were able to wish him good luck at a special event held for him at the Vigo County Fairgrounds.

Richard Goodall, a 55-year-old janitor from Terre Haute, Indiana, impressed everyone on America’s Got Talent 2024 with his amazing performance of Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey. Even though he had never been on a plane before, he decided to follow his dream after students encouraged him to sing.

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His emotional performance and powerful voice earned him a standing ovation. Heidi Klum, was touched by his performance and hit the Golden Buzzer, which sent Richard to the live shows directly. So happy, Richard called his fiancée to share the exciting news, showing that it’s never too late to follow your dreams.

If you liked Richard’s performances and want more about him and his life; you can follow him on his social media accounts and stay tuned for the latest news and updates.

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