You won’t believe the incredible journey Richard Goodall has had on Season 19 of “America’s Got Talent”. His story feels like something out of a movie!
Richard, a janitor from Terre Haute, Indiana, returned to the AGT stage for a second time. This time, he wasn’t singing alone—he got to perform with “Neal Schon” and the legendary band Journey. “Just pinch me!” he said in excitement. Richard couldn’t believe he was getting to perform next to; not only a few of the biggest names in music but also his personal idols!
But there’s more to this amazing story. A video of Richard singing a duet with Steve Perry went viral, hitting over 1 MILLION views. And you know what the best part is? Richard and Steve didn’t even know the video had been posted! Fans are now begging for a live performance together, dreaming of seeing these two legends on stage again.
Duet: Richard Goodall & Journey (Steve Perry) – Don’t Stop Believin’
So lets rewind a bit, back in 2022, Richard performed “Don’t Stop Believin’” at a school talent show. The video went viral and that performance changed his life. Steve Perry himself commented on Richard’s TikTok video, saying, “I love this.” Imagine getting a compliment like that from the original singer of such an iconic song!
After the talent show, things moved fast for Richard. He said, “It was filmed on a Thursday afternoon… By the end of the weekend, it was at a million!” His sudden success caught the attention of AGT producers, who invited him to be part of the show’s 19th season. Before all of this, Richard had never even been on a plane!
Now, Richard isn’t just a finalist at AGT— he is the winner! His journey from being a janitor to winning one of the biggest talent shows in the world is so inspiring. He has a special way of connecting with his audience, and you can feel the love and support from his community back in Terre Haute. They’ve been rooting for him every step of the way.
Richard’s story is a reminder to never give up on our dreams, no matter when we start. So, as long as Richard doesn’t stop “believin” maybe we’ll even get to see him and Steve Perry perform live together one day!