Feeling inspired to run up art museum steps after Richard Goodall’s incredible performance on America’s Got Talent? The janitor-turned-Golden Buzzer superstar brought big cat energy to the AGT Semifinals with an unforgettable cover of Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger,” originally from the Rocky III soundtrack. Goodall, who has been singing for 23 years, emphasized the personal meaning behind his songs, stating, “I’m fightin’ for it, plain and simple.”
His electrifying rendition garnered over 1 million views on YouTube in just 3 days, making it the fastest AGT semifinal act to achieve this milestone. Goodall’s performance not only captivated audiences but also earned him a spot in the Finals alongside standout acts like Brent Street and Roni Sagi & Rhythm. Judges praised him, with Heidi Klum calling it “epic” and Simon Cowell likening him to Rocky Balboa. The overwhelming support reflected in the voting percentages highlighted Goodall as a fan favorite, making him a standout talent in Season 19.
Voting percentage for 6 acts in the semi-finals of AGT 2024
Richard Goodall – Singer – 14.43%
Roni Sagi & Rhythm – Dog act – 13.50%
Sky Elements – Drone act – 12.36%
Solange Kardinaly – Quick Change Act – 11.94%
Learnmore Jonasi – Comedian – 10.28%
Brent Street – Dance Group – 9.66%
Ashes & Arrows – Country trio – 6.02%
Reid Wilson – Teen singer – 5.71%
Alex Sampson – Singer – 5.71%
Kelsey Jane – Acrobat – 4.98%
Pranysqa Mishra – Singer – 3.22%
Young Min – Magician – 2.18%