Should Nene Royal Have Won AGT? | Day 175
Dru's Musical Journey
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Should Nene Royal have won America’s Got Talent?
My answer might surprise you—and I give it within the first minute.
Welcome to my daily creative journal.
Every day I document what I’m learning as I build my voice, my music, and my creative life with the long-term goal of performing in an a cappella group.
This episode examines the larger argument: Should singers be eligible to win a broad talent competition when dedicated singing shows already exist?
I look at the history of broad talent competitions, the number of singers who have won AGT, the difference between “best singer” and “best act,” and the claim that younger voters lack the “better and wider tastes” of adults.
If you disagree, tell me why. If you believe singers should no longer be eligible to win AGT, make the case. And if another finalist should have won, tell me what you saw that I didn’t.
After 175 episodes of asking people to comment, apparently I’ve escalated to providing torches, pitchforks, and transportation.
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Dru's Musical Journey is a daily journal about music, creativity, engineering, lifelong learning, and building a dream one day at a time.
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Discussion source:
TVLine — “America’s Got Talent Season 21 Winner Revealed”
[https://www.tvline.com/2267289/agt-se...](https://www.tvline.com/2267289/agt-se...)
Source imagery:
America’s Got Talent / NBC
[https://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent](https://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent)
Brief broadcast stills are included for purposes of commentary and criticism.
20 Comments
I’ll be honest: rock/metal has never been my natural “go‑to” genre. But watching Nene’s performances on her channel completely won me over. Her love for the music, her dedication, and the way she’s grown into a complete rock musician pulled me right in. She’s a special talent, and I appreciate her immensely.
I still think I’d enjoy her concerts even more than just listening to her recordings — because that’s how she hooked me in the first place: the total experience. And remember, rock/metal isn’t usually my cup of tea… yet she managed to draw me in anyway. Props to her for that.
Now, I’ll return to my good old Julian Bream and Ana Vidović musical entrées - but when Nene lets out one of those trademark screams, I’ll definitely wake up and go see what’s happening!
Oh, and for context: I’m 65 years old and from South Africa.
As for your challenge — absolutely. People need to understand categorization before complaining about who wins AGT.
Should Nene Royal Have Won AGT? | Day 175
Dru's Musical Journey
14,793 views
Should Nene Royal have won America’s Got Talent?
My answer might surprise you—and I give it within the first minute.
Welcome to my daily creative journal.
Every day I document what I’m learning as I build my voice, my music, and my creative life with the long-term goal of performing in an a cappella group.
This episode examines the larger argument: Should singers be eligible to win a broad talent competition when dedicated singing shows already exist?
I look at the history of broad talent competitions, the number of singers who have won AGT, the difference between “best singer” and “best act,” and the claim that younger voters lack the “better and wider tastes” of adults.
If you disagree, tell me why. If you believe singers should no longer be eligible to win AGT, make the case. And if another finalist should have won, tell me what you saw that I didn’t.
After 175 episodes of asking people to comment, apparently I’ve escalated to providing torches, pitchforks, and transportation.
⸻
Dru's Musical Journey is a daily journal about music, creativity, engineering, lifelong learning, and building a dream one day at a time.
⸻
Discussion source:
TVLine — “America’s Got Talent Season 21 Winner Revealed”
[https://www.tvline.com/2267289/agt-se...](https://www.tvline.com/2267289/agt-se...)
Source imagery:
America’s Got Talent / NBC
[https://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent](https://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent)
Brief broadcast stills are included for purposes of commentary and criticism.