16-Year-Old's Soundgarden Cover on 'AGT' Wins Golden Buzzer and Chris Cornell's Widow's Acclaim
Nene Royal, a 16-year-old contestant on America's Got Talent, delivered a solo electric guitar and vocal performance of 'Black Hole Sun' during the quarterfinals, earning a golden buzzer from judge Mel B. Vicky Cornell, widow of Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell, praised the rendition on Instagram, writing 'YOU DID HIM PROUD!!' Royal's cover advanced her directly to the finals.
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