America’s Got Talent There have been 17 season winners so far, the latest being Season 10 winner Dustin Tavella, a talented magician with an endearing and heartwarming backstory. During each season of the show, singers, magicians, ventriloquists, dance troupes and others take home trophies.
It’s hard to narrow down the best, but the public has voted for it Ranker Choose what they think are the 10 best winners of the show so far.
Note: Rankers lists are fan-voted, generated in real-time, and continue to accumulate votes, so some rankings may change after this release.
Orat Dog (Season 7, 2012)
Seemingly out of nowhere, while Olate Dogs was initially impressed with their well-trained dogs who could pull off incredible stunts, the show just kept getting better and better. Every time the judges and fans think they’ve seen it all, the next show ups the ante.That’s the best season America’s Got Talent.
Father Richard is a third-generation circus performer, and this father-son team is the ultimate story of the American dream. They immigrated from South America, where his family grew up without much wealth. Fans also love that the dogs in the show all come from shelters. After the win, they toured the country and even performed at the NBA halftime show.
Bianca Ryan (Season 1, 2006)
The first winner of the American version of the show made it into the top ten. At just 11 years old, Ryan wowed the audience as he belted out tunes from the Broadway show and songs like “Piece of My Heart” and “I Am Changing.” “. The little girl’s voice was full of power and fascinated the judges and fans.
Ryan subsequently released his own albums, including a holiday album of original songs and covers.She participated in the spin-off show America’s Got Talent: The Champions Finished second in fan voting (comedian Preacher Lawson was first).She also performed in a live mashup with other previous winners in Season 14 and has appeared on Broadway and in films such as the independent crowdsourced feature film we are kings.
Kenichi Ebina (Season 8, 2013)
In a move that left fans shocked and awe-struck when he lowered his head so that it looked like it was emerging from his body, Ebina secured Ebina’s spot on the show. He wowed the audience with his moves, which, impressively, were all self-taught.Contestants like Ebina show why America’s Got Talent Should be among the best reality shows for families.
With headlining shows in Las Vegas and at AGT After the tour, Kenichi also came back to compete America’s Got Talent: The Champions. The man from Japan uniquely places a video version of himself on a screen behind him for him to perform.
Grace VanderWaal (Season 11, 2016)
VanDerWaal, the Golden Buzzer winner selected by judge Howie Mandel, was just 12 years old when he won and came out of the woods. What impresses fans most is that she not only has an angelic voice, but also has a strong talent for song writing and often sings her own original songs.
She has since released multiple albums and performed at some major venues such as Madison Square Garden and major events such as the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games.Now 18 years old, she is the youngest person ever to appear in Forbes 30 Under 30 Music list.Her recent projects include starring in Disney_+ films star girl Adapted from the novel of the same name and its 2022 sequel Hollywood actress.
Paul Zeldin (Season 10, 2015)
Terry Fatto is probably the most successful ventriloquist America’s Got TalentBut there was another man who combined ventriloquism with comedy: Paul Zerdin. His performance was strong enough to win, too.
Not only does he ventriloquize well and is humorous, but he is also quick-witted and able to interact with the audience instantly.He has also participated in the Champions spin-off series and appeared as himself in TV shows such as Justin House. He also had a brief headlining show in Vegas as part of his winning contract.
Terry Fatto (Season 2, 2007)
most successful America’s Got Talent To this day, Terry Fator’s name is synonymous with Las Vegas. He continues to sell out shows with his impeccable blend of ventriloquism, impressions, stand-up comedy and singing.Not only is he the most successful AGT The winner of one of the highest-paying reality TV shows, and one of the highest-paid comedians in the world, signed a five-year, multi-million dollar deal for his Las Vegas show contract.
Nonetheless, his residency at the Mirage ended in 2020 after an impressive 11 years. According to his website, he is currently hosting a new show in Las Vegas, New York.
Cody Lee (Season 14, 2019)
Lee’s touching performances of “You Are the Reason” and “Bridge over Trouble Water” brought fans and judges to tears. But more importantly, it was his enthusiasm and optimism and the tremendous support he received from his mother that kept fans rooting for him from the start.
Lee was born with optic nerve hypoplasia and was declared legally blind. He was also diagnosed with autism and Addison’s disease. But he was a musical expert and could listen to any sound or song and copy it easily. His story, spirit and talent combined to secure him the win and make him the first disabled person to win the show.Although he did not participate champion During the season, Lee did appear to perform at the finals. He can now be seen showing off his new tap-dancing skills on social media like Instagram and TikTok.
Matt Franco (Season 9, 2014)
The sign of a good magician is that after performing a trick, fans will be stunned and asking each other “How did he do that?” Matt Franco did it every time, and he became the first The magician who wins the show.
He continues to perform in Las Vegas, where his show still airs, and has his own primetime television special called The Magic of Matt Franco. In 2020, his residency at the LINQ Hotel was extended for another five years.
Darci Lynne Farmer (Season 12, 2017)
Rank said that while opinions on Farmer tend to be mixed when talking anecdotally with friends and family, she remains one of the best to ever win the show. Farmer is credited with reviving ventriloquism, and while two others in the field (Fator and Zerdin) won, the fact that Farmer was just 13 when he won brought the concept into a new generation. Interestingly, she is one of the youngest winners of the show and one of its first winners. Britain’s Got Talentwhich includes season two winner, 14-year-old street dancer George Sampson.
She continued to appear in many television shows and starred in various specials.She also started her own tour in 2017 and participated in champion Spinoff Season. Fans love this young girl not only for her talent for ventriloquism, but also for her singing talent. Farmer’s singing is perfect, as if she can sing a tune without moving her mouth.
Shin Lim (Season 13, 2018)
With just a mop of hair and an expressive face, fans will be smitten by Lin. In fact, his showmanship helped him win as much as his magic. But when it comes to magic, he’s one of the best the show has ever seen, if not the best.
He is an expert in close-up magic and tricks, and he pulls off tricks that leave fans and audiences in complete awe.In fact, he entered the competition and won champion So are the seasons. So it’s no surprise that he’s at the top of fans’ lists.The self-taught magician holds his own show in Vegas and works with magician A troupe of theater magicians performs.He said boston globe His approach to magic was to make it “more artistic, more visual,” and he certainly did that.