Wed Sep 25 03:08:35 UTC 2024: ## Singing Janitor Wins America’s Got Talent, Takes Home $1 Million Prize

Terre Haute, Indiana – Richard Goodall, a janitor from Indiana, has stunned the nation and won the coveted title of “America’s Got Talent” champion for season 19. The 55-year-old singer, who earned a Golden Buzzer from judge Heidi Klum, captured the hearts of viewers with his soulful voice and humble demeanor.

Goodall, who previously confessed he’d never even been on a plane before his audition, performed “Don’t Stop Believin'” with the band Journey during the finale. He also revealed he recently married his partner, Ang, adding to his already incredible journey.

The win comes with a grand prize of $1 million, which Goodall plans to use for a new house and investments. “This gives us a chance and an opportunity to do something different,” Goodall said. “It means everything to Ang and I.”

Despite his newfound fame, Goodall plans to return to his job as a janitor at Chauncey Rose Middle School for the time being. “I feel like that is just the man that he is,” Klum said, “loving his job and loving the kids that he sees every day.”

Goodall credits his wife for his success, stating she was by his side through every step of the competition. “She means the world to me,” he shared.

“This whole week has just been an absolute dream,” Goodall reflected, “An absolute dream that I don’t want to wake up from.”

With the grand prize and a lifetime of memories, Richard Goodall has proven that talent and hard work can truly lead to extraordinary opportunities. His story is an inspiration to dream big and chase your passions, no matter your background.

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