In just a few months, Richard Goodall transformed from a janitor at Terre Haute school to a leading contender in Season 19 of America’s Got Talent.
The Viral TikTok Video That Captured AGT’s Attention: Richard Goodall’s Journey Cover
Before stepping onto the AGT stage, Goodall became a sensation on TikTok. A video of him performing Journey’s classic “Don’t Stop Believin’” during a school talent show in 2022 went viral, garnering over three million views.
The legendary band Journey even featured the clip on their official TikTok account, and Goodall received uplifting messages from former lead singer Steve Perry on his personal post. This viral success caught the eye of the America’s Got Talent producers and ultimately led to Goodall’s participation in Season 19 of the show.
Richard Goodall’s AGT Audition Earns Heidi Klum’s Golden Buzzer
The audition that won the hearts of viewers across the nation and earned him a coveted Golden Buzzer from judge Heidi Klum was a revival of his viral TikTok performance.
