School Janitor Turned AGT Star Stuns Crowd With National Anthem Performance

America’s Got Talent 2024 winner Richard Goodall brought the crowd to their feet with his stunning performance of the national anthem at an Indiana State Basketball game.

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We all know that feeling when someone sings our national anthem and it just hits different. It stirs something deep inside us. It reminds us of the blessings we have and the country we call home.

Richard brought his powerful voice to the arena and gave everyone chills. The Indiana native won the 2024 ‘America’s Got Talent’ competition and took home a million dollars.

His performance showed exactly why America fell in love with him. He hit those high notes with confidence and threw in some unexpected runs that made the crowd go wild. His voice filled every corner of that basketball arena.

Here’s what makes Richard’s story so special. He works as a janitor. But he never let that job stop him from chasing his dream. He went from being the unknown singing janitor to winning a national television competition.

Now he’s back in his home state sharing his gift with the people who’ve known him all along.

WATCH: AGT 2024 Winner Richard Goodall Stuns With National Anthem Performance

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