I wonder how Chuck Ross feels about his prediction re Graces drawing power today..?? Ray Charles comes to mind with a similar gift that transcended different genres of music. I think she is a little overhyped, especially the part where shes going to be the next Taylor Swift. Id suspect that the votes for them might cancel each other out and Jackie and Angelina being given LESS votes than Grace based more on them being younger, with Grace falling into the sweet spot where its ok to like her over younger performers with cute factors because she, too, is still a kid who is cute. Have you heard Angelinas I put a spell on you, or Back to black ? Insane. They hit great notes but creating a connection? I Call BS on all of you. She deserves the win, hopefully she can evolve and transition into an adult singer without loosing the style of her initial quirky start. for Gold Derbys newsletter with experts latest predictions. So I think she will be fine. You predicted this in 2016. 13-Year-Old Sings Elton John's 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' She probably did not have enough vocal instruction. I think it is ludicrous that children can win this contest. When are you going to land? Songs that have also evolved way beyond the same old melody that Taylor keeps writing over and over. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. grace is loved by people around the world including me (im not american btw). I agree with all the comments supporting Grace Vanderwaals singing writing lyric talent, and how it made an instant connection. She did great, super talented for a 12 year old, incredibly unique, she wrote her own music. She wasnt the age to participate in American Idol (I guess its 15 yrs min) so AGT was open since they allowed less age, and she decided to go for it. Where are all the doubters now? Grace does not sing opera nor is she a crooner she sings grace. I say that because the show touts it like its a big deal which it would be if they actually gave the winner a check for a million dollars. Maybe a trip to have your ears checked will help. This is a huge chasm that must be bridged for singers to have successful careers. Vote in the poll at the bottom of this post. And, she has a rare ability to bring common, yet hard to express feelings to song. It however wasnt my sort of show. Under that actual widely known thesis for the show, America did not make the wrong choice. you seriously think your as good of a writer as Grace vanderwaal? Today. In a video that has now been watched over 24 million times, the teenager stuns the audience as she sings the moving song, prompting judge Howard Mandel to say: "I think this moment is going to change your life forever". I hope she sings better in the future and maybe I can start liking her voice. Youre a bunch of closed minded buffoons that wouldnt understand talent if it bit you in the arse. Especially young girls. To those who say she lacks real talent I am surprised. Appealing, catchy, interesting songs are what made Cole Porter and Taylor Swift superstars, and that is what has propelled Grace to fame. Grace is an artist Simon called her the next Taylor Swift thats not correct Taylor Swift is a commercial musician grace is gonna have to decide what she wants to be to either go down the Taylor road or be true to her self she is in my opinion amazing I think of her more like Janis Joplin who many people also called vocally annoying I hope she doesnt let them turn her into swift, Ive seen her singing in the opening of live concert of Imagine Dragons. Those who cant appreciate that just dont know what drives music. The chicken farmer and guy who sang Sinatra songs at the car wash seemed to disappear. Oh, and she is the freshest new talent I have EVER heard!! I recall Simon Cowell saying something to Grace early on in the competition about her singing just a little off at times hitting a wrong note (I never noticed), and even about her voice crackling a little; but that those little faults worked in her favor and were actually part of her charisma. Deep. Billboard wrote that her performance of her single Clearly on The Late Show in 2018 was moving stunningly bold mature, powerful.[. i still think her songwriting talent is immense, but shes a very weak vocalist. The runners up were very good but there is just something EXTREMELY unique about Grace. Grace actual career is the best response to all her bland/loser haters, If they want the million dollars, the show will pay them $25,000 a year, for forty years! Winner ANGELINA JORDAN - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Elton John) on Oh my gosh you are so right. Variety listed her in its Young Hollywood Impact Report 2017. Its people like you who inspire me to continue what i do, For those who dont like me, i have no problem with you not liking me, everyone has there own taste in music, but you dont see me going up to billie eilish and attacking her with awful comments that tear people down. Good observations. Out of curiosity I started reading some of the many comments about Grace Vanderwaal winning AGT and just kept going till I read them all. Its Only a TV show and people need to be more positive and quit being so negative and critical of the results of a show. You know what if people want to listen to the other crap being produced by the music industry that is on them/you but I will continue to listen to a true artist that know how to use the voice she has to convey the emotion of the song. As far as Grace is concerned I agree with most people here. Personally, I can see ANY act headlining a variety show with four dates; I suspect that the author is under the perception that the stint is much longer. Look for an Oscar before she is 25. (Why she visited Japan.) No one can deny Graces amazing talent, however if what Simon Cowell claims to be the shows objective is finding a Vegas act this selection does not make sense. Along with her debut, Just The Beginning, they are songs with depth. She is a true artist and the world will know her name forever. I dont hate the girl. Youre correct. Variety listed her in its Young Hollywood Impact Report 2017. Grace and her fans are leaving the haters behind. As for the prize it says The prize, which totals $1,000,000, is payable in a financial annuity over forty years, or the contestant may choose to receive the present cash value of such annuity. you either didnt read that or have no idea what the cash value of a $1M annuity is its $1M minus the surrender charge. One for the million dollars and one for the Vegas act. Nobody deserved to win more than her. So Grace will only be 52 by the time shes paid off, if she takes the million dollar option. miracles can happen, she said before she won AGT fair and square. Whats more if you think they are going to stick a little thing like her on a stage with a ukulele, you are mistaken. ", Jordan, who won Norway's version of the TV show in 2014, sang "Bohemian Rhapsody" in January, which prompted Queen to take notice. What Grace had accomplished since winning would make any artist bit envious, including the awards shes received like the Billboard Rising Star Award. Nothing but love to Grace and her family ?, IntereIve read a few interesting comments here about Graces singing. Her EP released in early December 2016 was the best selling EP that year. Taxes are super steep on lump sum payouts as well as incrementals. (That is HOW we measure how GOOD singers are.) Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Angelina Jordan (Angelina Jordan Astar) When are you gonna come down? Numerous Awards, from Billboard, Disney, etc He may, though change his mind about Las Vegas, because she will be taking on the world. Why? (pun intended), a disney award win, a billboard rising star win and a standing ovation performance at said award in front of music industry elites with just her uke, a mike a stool and her voice, an endorsement with guitar industry giant fender with her own line of signature ukeleles..etc etcthe list goes on..hmmm i think shes getting the last laugh now but i know she wont do that because that is not her game. Two TOP 25 albums Are you happy that V. Unbeatable were the winners of season 2 of AGT: The Champions? 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Ur just jealous of grace vanderwaal if ur the only non tone deaf person including AGTA Judges all the people that voted dont 4get the people who didnt vote and all the people who watch her music videos in the millions are wrong tell me something we are all wrong because Grace vanderwaals music kept me together while going thru one of my toughest time in my life I spent my holidays in the hospital 7 surgical procedures if it wasnt 4 her songs and videos I dont think I could of handled it very well 1-10 my pal level was n 11 horrible pain couldnt sleep 4 forty eight hours sometimes hour here and there I would sleep im a dialysis patient I lost my fistula and a couple of fingers now my pointing finger is still really painful my 2 fingers I lost had gangrene they were black petrified hard as a rock but very sensitive she helped me thru all of that I lost all my toes also so plez dont talk bad about someone ad beautiful as grace vanderwaal her songs are brilliant read between the lines her voice is maturing big time. I, too, was very surprised that Grace won and was surprised and impressed that the judges targeted her as a likely winner early on. she won the Choice Next Big Thing at the Teen Choice Awards. I have NEVER in all my life been so DISGUSTED by other supposed grown adults in all my life! Oh by the way it sold out the first 3 days so they added a 4th that is almost sold out now. It is the shows / casinos problem to make sure this doesnt happen again if finding a Vegas act is indeed the goal of the show. She could go on your right now around the world and I bet she would sell out everyone. I just get drawn into your sound and your performance, and nothing else around me even matters. And guess what? I might think a little before I watch it next year. Won Radio Disney Award for Best New Artist