[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by tkret

Why did she win?? One word - YOUTUBE. She had one of her original song on YouTube being song by a variety of young people. She got millions of votes from that. Also, keep in mind that the difference between all 3 of the finalists was only 1%. I suggest that the magician and the other couple split the vote leaving Grace winning by a very close margin.

What was the YouTube she is famous for? Anyone have a link to it?

[buzzy]

Every song sounded the same, squeaky voice and I can't understand the words. Wouldn't pay to see her at the Savannah Center.

[virgind]

I just hope the little girl that sang opera goes on for bigger and better.

[BK001]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

What was the YouTube she is famous for? Anyone have a link to it?

Yes -- here is her first rendition of a song she wrote herself:

Grace VanderWaal: 12-Year-Old Ukulele Player Gets Golden Buzzer - America's Got Talent 2016 - YouTube

[billethkid]

The wrong person won!
She is clearly not a LV headliner regardless the vote results.
I peronally liked the Italian singer and the Clairvoyants.
Either could handle a LV show nightly in any venue.

My guess would be that not enough people that watch the show actually do vote.

You tubers, tweeters, et al have the advantage.

[SIRE1]

Did you happen to read the little blurb they had at the end of each show regarding the one million dollar prize that they also gave to the winner? The blurb said that the one million dollar prize would be given as an annuity over 40 years.

[RedChariot]

Originally Posted by buzzy

Every song sounded the same, squeaky voice and I can't understand the words. Wouldn't pay to see her at the Savannah Center.

Like button.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by buzzy

Every song sounded the same, squeaky voice and I can't understand the words. Wouldn't pay to see her at the Savannah Center.

👍👍👍. But, she's the next Taylor Swift (per Simon Cowell)

[Bogie Shooter]

I am beginning to believe the money is paid out over 40 years.

Originally Posted by Erijo

If you read the small print, very quickly, I might add, I think it says the million dollars is paid out over 40 years! Please correct me if I am wrong.

Originally Posted by RickeyD

You are not wrong. Always read the fine print [emoji383]

Originally Posted by SIRE1

Did you happen to read the little blurb they had at the end of each show regarding the one million dollar prize that they also gave to the winner? The blurb said that the one million dollar prize would be given as an annuity over 40 years.

[Boudicca]

Yes, disappointed with the winning act. There were other more deserving acts and whose lives would have been drastically changed. grace appeared to be wearing a wig and her outfit designed to make her appear more child like. All too calculated for my liking.

[JoMar]

How many here voted? Our generation usually doesn't participate in any show that depends on popularity. Then, when it's over, we jump all over the decision that those that did vote made. We get what we vote for and in this case, shouldn't expect to get what we don't vote for. You want a different outcome then vote, if you don't participate don't complain. Wait, we are old and live in TV, that's what we do. Sorry....lol

[pauld315]

They don't automatically get a LV show, The final 10 will put on a show in LV and she will headline it. I thought the Clairvoyants should have won the show but hey, America voted and Grace won. Wouldn't buy her CD, not a fan. Also, yes, the winner gets 25K a year for 40 years. They must pay for it through an annuity.

[sunnsnow]

Originally Posted by tkret

Why did she win?? One word - YOUTUBE. She had one of her original song on YouTube being song by a variety of young people. She got millions of votes from that. Also, keep in mind that the difference between all 3 of the finalists was only 1%. I suggest that the magician and the other couple split the vote leaving Grace winning by a very close margin.

As Mel B., one of the judges, would say: "TKRET, You are spot on" in your analysis. As usual, I might add.

[RickeyD]

At least this little girl shouldn't outlive the 40 year payout.

[gerryh1943]

Also my husband and I said there is know way she was going to win we were so disappointed in the choice. The second runner up was my pick that would be a Vegas act I would pay to see. Agree there should be a age limit,they still are in school