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Thais hail teen rocker Nene for 'America's Got Talent' win

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A 16-year-old Thai rock singer and guitarist who has performed with the prime minister and Linkin Park won a top US television talent show Thursday, sparking celebrations back home.

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Deseret News
‘NBC, give her the million right now’: This 16-year-old rocker could win ‘America’s Got Talent’ (opens Deseret News)
Published Sep 22, 2026
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Nene Royal’s audition for “ America’s Got Talent ” is the most viewed of the season — by a landslide. In just two months, the 16-year-old rocker’s performance of The Cranberries’ “Zombie” has climbed up to 20 million views on the official “AGT” YouTube channel.
Bloomberg
Thai Teen Nene Royal Wins $1 Million on America’s Got Talent (opens Bloomberg)
Published Sep 23, 2026
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Thailand’s teenage guitar sensation Nene Royal won the $1 million top prize on America’s Got Talent, capping a viral run that made the 16-year-old a national celebrity and drew support from across her home country.
WFMZ Allentown
Thais hail teen rocker Nene for 'America's Got Talent' win (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Sep 24, 2026
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
A 16-year-old Thai rock singer and guitarist who has performed with the prime minister and Linkin Park won a top US television talent show Thursday, sparking celebrations back home.