Grace VanderWaal's dream has just become a reality.
The 12-year-old singer-songwriter wowed the judges, charmed America and on Wednesday night she was crowned the winner of "America's Got Talent."
The moment her dream became a reality. #AGTFinale #GraceVanderWaalWins
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VanderWaal earned the top spot over The Clairvoyants and the other incredibly talented finalists. She burst into tears as soon as she heard her name.
VanderWaal was a front-runner from the beginning after getting the Golden Buzzer during auditions and being referred to as the "next Taylor Swift" by Simon Cowell. Howie Mandel said she'd be even better.
She will take home the show's million dollar prize and that lucrative headlining show in Las Vegas.
Fans can see VanderWaal at the PH Showroom at the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Oct. 27-29.
Tickets are on sale now at www.agtvegas.com, and it looks like VanderWaal can't wait to perform!
And now for some show highlights (via USA Today):
Sal Valentinetti, the Italian pizza delivery boy with a booming Frank Sinatra-esque voice, joined the cast of Jersey Boys to sing December 1963 (Oh, What a Night).
Teenage opera singer Laura Bretan, glowing-ball juggler Viktor Kee and young contortionist Sofie Dossie took part in a performance with Italian pop group Il Volo.
Tape Face had a little fun with some of the other contestants.
VanderWaal sang her viral audition song, "I Don't Know My Name."
Rock legend Stevie Nicks sang "Landslide" and said VanderWaal reminded her a lot of herself.
Shape-shifting dancers The Sillhouettes from AGT Season 6 danced along to singing group Linkin Bridge's rendition of Lukas Graham's "7 Years."
The judges talked about their big breaks, from the first time they did stand up (Howie Mandel) to when they first performed the Spice Girls-hit "Wannabe" in a parking lot for Simon Cowell (Mel B).
Psychics The Clairvoyants brought Paula Abdul onstage for a lottery ticket trick, and NFL player/magician Jon Dorenbos also used her for his card trick.
