AGT Winner Nene Royal Reveals Music Plans After Season 21 Win

Nene Royal has gone from a young guitarist performing in Phuket to the newest champion of America’s Got Talent. The 16-year-old Thai singer and guitarist was announced as the Season 21 winner after receiving the most votes from viewers, earning the $1 million grand prize.

Her victory is also a milestone for Thailand. Royal, whose real name is Rattikan “Praew” Amloy, became the first Thai contestant to win the long-running talent competition. Her success came after a season filled with rock performances that quickly turned her into one of the show’s most recognizable young performers.

Her Music Journey Is Just Beginning

Winning AGT has not changed the direction Royal wants to take with her music. After the competition, she said she wants to continue developing her own music and has her sights set on performing around the world.

One of her immediate plans is particularly personal: using some of her prize money to buy a new guitar. For a performer whose AGT journey has been closely connected to her guitar playing, the instrument represents more than a prize purchase. It is part of the musical identity she has built for herself.

Royal has also spoken about her dream of taking original music on tour. That goal could now become more realistic after the international exposure she received through AGT.

From Phuket Performances to the AGT Stage

Before becoming a household name among AGT viewers, Royal regularly performed at the Naka Weekend Market in Phuket. Her journey to the American competition was helped by an American tourist who assisted her family with the audition process and travel arrangements.

Her televised audition immediately showed viewers what made her different. Royal performed The Cranberries’ “Zombie” while playing electric guitar, combining her vocals with an energetic rock performance.

She later performed Muse’s “Hysteria” during the Judges’ Callbacks before delivering Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun” in the quarterfinals. That performance earned her a Live Golden Buzzer from Mel B and sent her directly into the finals.

Nene Royal’s Final AGT Performance

Royal returned for the Season 21 finale with another rock classic, performing The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army.” She also incorporated an electric-guitar solo into the performance, once again putting the instrument at the center of her act.

The performance came after a season in which her audition and quarterfinal appearances had attracted millions of views online. Her “Zombie” audition became one of the most-watched AGT performances of the season, giving her a significant audience before the final public vote.

What Comes Next for the Young Rocker

Royal now has an opportunity to build on the momentum created by her AGT victory. Her stated ambitions point toward original music and live performances rather than simply remaining known as a television talent-show winner.

For a 16-year-old artist, the next stage will mean turning the attention from AGT into a longer musical career. Recording original songs, developing her sound and eventually performing for audiences outside Thailand are all part of the path she has described.

Her AGT win has given her a major international platform, but Royal appears determined to keep the guitar and her own music at the center of what comes next.

A New Chapter After AGT

Royal’s Season 21 victory closes one chapter and opens another. She arrived on AGT as a young musician from Phuket and left with the show’s top prize, a huge international audience and a clearer opportunity to pursue her ambitions.

Her plans for a new guitar and original music suggest that the competition may be only the beginning. If she follows through on her goal of touring with her own songs, fans who discovered her through AGT could soon have the chance to see a very different side of Nene Royal.

FAQ

Who won America’s Got Talent Season 21?

Nene Royal won Season 21 after receiving the most votes from viewers. She received the show’s $1 million grand prize.

What are Nene Royal’s music plans after AGT?

Royal has said she wants to continue making music, buy a new guitar and eventually tour the world with her original songs.

How old is Nene Royal?

Nene Royal is 16 years old. She is a singer and guitarist from Phuket, Thailand.