Nene Royal Deploys ‘Seven Nation Army’ on ‘AGT’ Final: Watch
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Key Points:
- Nene Royal, a 16-year-old singer and guitarist from Thailand, delivered a powerful performance of The White Stripes’ "Seven Nation Army" during the America's Got Talent season 21 grand final, impressing judges and the audience alike.
- Judges, including KSI, Mel B, Sofía Vergara, and Howie Mandel, praised Nene’s unique style, stage presence, and talent, with Mandel calling her the “most viral talent” on the show and urging America to vote for her.
- Nene began playing guitar at age seven and gained attention earlier in the competition with covers of The Cranberries’ "Zombie" and Soundgarden’s "Black Hole Sun," earning a Golden Buzzer for her quarterfinal performance.
- The results of the competition, featuring Nene and other finalists, will be revealed during the two-hour finale airing on NBC on September 23, with special performances by Linkin Park, Josh Groban, and others.
- Nene expressed that regardless of the outcome, her dream of becoming a superstar has already come true through her AGT journey.
