# Nene Royal Wins America's Got Talent

> 16-year-old Thai singer Nene Royal wins America's Got Talent season 21, dreaming of rock star fame.
- Title: Nene Royal Wins America's Got Talent · Billboard | Shortify
- Summary: 16-year-old Thai singer Nene Royal wins America's Got Talent season 21, dreaming of rock star fame. Nene Royal, a 16-year-old Thai singer and guitarist, won…
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- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/culture/tv-film/nene-royal-americas-got-talent-win-interview-1236346514
- Author: Alicia Urrea
- Published: 2026-09-24T19:21:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nene royal, america's got talent, season 21, rock music, thailand, music career, album release, international tour
## Nene Royal Wins America's Got Talent
Nene Royal, a 16-year-old Thai singer and guitarist, won America's Got Talent season 21.

> I honestly wasn't expecting to win at all
## Her Reaction to Winning
When her name was called, she fell down and her family also fell to their knees in astonishment.

> I was just completely shocked
## Her Musical Journey
Royal started playing guitar at age seven in Phuket, Thailand, and has been a self-taught musician.

> When I first picked up the guitar, I just fell in love with it
## Her Music Goals
She wants to create her own sound and tell her story through music, focusing on rock and metal.

> I sing, I write my own music, and I also play [a little] piano, bass, a little bit of the drums
## Inspired Artists
Royal hopes to collaborate with System of a Down, Linkin Park, and The Warning.

> She hopes to release an album or an EP, tour internationally and eventually collaborate with some of the artists and bands who inspired her
## Representing Thailand
Royal says representing her home country on a global stage means a lot to her.

> It means a lot because I am incredibly proud to be from Thailand and represent my country on such a huge stage
## Future Plans
Royal aims to release original music, tour internationally, and collaborate with influential artists within a year.

> A year from now, Royal hopes she'll have released original music, potentially an EP or album, and begun performing on bigger stages around the world
## Key takeaway

Nene Royal, a 16-year-old Thai singer and guitarist, won America's Got Talent season 21 and aims to release music and tour internationally.