Richard Goodall net worth: The school janitor who became America’s Got Talent winner


Richard Goodall net worth comes from his ongoing profession as a janitor and discovered music career. He is an American school janitor and a musician. Most strikingly, he is famously known as the winner of the 19th season of the American talent competition show, America’s Got Talent in 2024.

Richard Goodall net worth

The estimated Richard Goodall net worth information is not publicly disclosed. Nonetheless, he won a million prize for his participation in and winning America’s Got Talent in 2024.

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Occupation outline

Richard Goodall is a longtime school janitor from Terre Haute, Indiana. He has worked as a janitor at  the Vigo County School Corporation for 23 years. Most notably, he is known for singing while on the job. He gained viral fame in 2022 after a video of him performing the American rock band, Journey’s song “Don’t Stop Believin'” for students spread widely online, earning coverage from outlets like Fox News and ABC News.

In 2024, he competed on Season 19 of America’s Got Talent competition show. His audition, featuring “Don’t Stop Believin’”, received widespread praise from judges and viewers. The show’s judges Simon Cowell called him his hero, and Heidi Klum awarded him the Golden Buzzer, which sent him straight to the live shows. The audition had over 42 million views on YouTube. This made him one of the standout contestants of the season.

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While in the competition, he performed the American singer, Michael Bolton’s “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You”, a dedication to his fiancée, Angie Vanoven. He also sang American rock band, Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” in the semifinals, and Journey’s “Faithfully” in the finals.

His time in the show resulted in a special duet with Journey themselves, performing “Don’t Stop Believin'”, a moment celebrating his viral rise and musical talent.

At the show’s finale in September 2025, he was announced the winner and exceptionally marked him as the first singer to win the show in five years.

Later, he debuted his single “Long Time Coming” in August 2025. The following month, he performed it live at the show’s 20th season.

Summary of Richard Goodall net worth

Richard Goodall’s story and career is one of humility, perseverance, and the power of following a lifelong dream. From a janitor to a nationally and globally recognized singer, he embodies the message of hope.

Featured image: Richard Goodall on Instagram

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