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Richard Goodall, an elementary school janitor from Terre Haute, Indiana, was named the winner of America has talent on Tuesday night (September 25). Not only did the singer win $1 million, he also performed “Don’t Stop Believin'” with members of Journey.

The 55-year-old Goodall was joined onstage by Journey’s Neal Schon, Deen Castronovo, Todd Jensen and Jason Derlatka for the final performance, which preceded the announcement later in the show that the janitor would be returning to season 19 of America has talent.

Schon told the audience, “We’ve been on tour for the last six months, but I’ve been watching this phenomenon. He’s a great singer, a great man, and I’m proud to be here for him today.”

After the show aired, Schon wrote on social media: “Richard Goodall won! It was amazing to be a part of this! Congratulations!”

Goodall, whose wife Patty died of cancer in 2021, said Indy star in May: “When you’ve been married for so long and they pass away and you have that void, your biggest concern is figuring out who you are without them.”

He is now engaged to another woman, Angela, and the two are married a week before the AGT final. He plans to use his winnings to buy a double-wide trailer and move into a senior community in Florida.

Goodall’s big win is a positive moment for Journey, who have been dealing with some turmoil in recent weeks. Lead singer Arnel Pineda was criticized for his vocal performance at Rock in Rio, while Schon and Jonathan Cain were embroiled in a legal dispute over finances that was eventually resolved.

Watch Richard Goodall perform “Don’t Stop Believin’” with members of Journey on the America has talent final below.

Singing Janitor Wins America’s Got Talent, Performs “Don’t Stop Believin'” With Journey: Watch
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