A high school janitor from “Tere Haute” has been stealing hearts all across the United States. Richard Goodall, a humble janitor, turned his incredible talent into an absolute success story. He auditioned at “America’s Got Talent” with Journey’s hit song, “Don’t Stop Believin”. The performance was so beautiful that it got the entire audience on their feet.
Judge Heidi Klum couldn’t contain her joy, and quickly reached for the GOLDEN BUZZER, sending Goodall directly to live rounds of the competition. From there, he continued to impress all throughout the show until he ultimately took home the win!
Humble Janitor Richard Goodall sings “Don’t Stop Believin'” Perfectly | Auditions | AGT 2024
Since then, life has been a whirlwind for Goodall and his wife, Angie. They returned to Indiana late Wednesday night and jumped right back into everyday life. On Thursday, they ran errands, and by Friday morning, Goodall was back at his old job bright and early at 6 a.m. Just hours later, the community welcomed him back with a pep rally filled with students, school leaders, and city officials celebrating his success.
“AGT” winner Richard Goodall homecoming celebration
Three students from Richard’s school took the stage to interview him about his experience. They asked him questions like what inspired him to start singing, which performance he enjoyed the most, and how he learned to believe in himself. Goodall highlighted how support from students really played a significant role in his journey.
Students welcome ‘AGT’ winner Richard Goodall back home to Indiana
“You don’t choose TV, TV chooses you,” Goodall explained. He had been singing for these kids for years. Walking through the halls, dusting their lockers, he never stopped singing.
“At the end of the day, I had enough talent to showcase not just me, but all of you amazing people.” said Richard.
Goodall’s story is a reminder of how important community support can be in achieving dreams. It’s not just about personal success; it’s about sharing that success with everyone who has been part of the journey.