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Successful Agt Contestants Statistics

The majority of successful America's Got Talent contestants have been singers or musicians.

In this post, we will explore a series of intriguing statistics surrounding successful contestants on America’s Got Talent (AGT). From record-breaking online votes to lucrative contracts and diverse talents showcased on the show, these facts shed light on the varied paths to victory for contestants over the seasons.

Statistic 1

"50% of AGT winners till date are singers."

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Statistic 2

"AGT received over a record-breaking 26 million online votes for its finale in 2010."

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"Season 11's winner, Grace VanderWaal, was only 12 years old, making her one of the youngest winners."

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"Terry Fator, a ventriloquist from season 2, signed a five-year, $100 million contract with The Mirage hotel in Las Vegas after his win."

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"9 out of 15 winners of AGT are male."

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"5 of the AGT winners have been children under the age of 18."

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"Season 1 winner, Bianca Ryan, was the first female and youngest artist at that time to win AGT at the age of 11."

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"6 winners of AGT to date have been vocal-oriented acts."

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Statistic 9

"Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., winner of AGT Season 6, sold over a million records with his Columbia Records debut."

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"Shin Lim, the only two-time winner of AGT, has more than 500,000 YouTube subscribers."

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"5 out of 15 seasons of AGT have been won by performers other than musicians or singers."

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"Season 6 winner Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. saw his debut album hit #1 on the Billboard Jazz charts."

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"The most viewed AGT audition is that of Darci Lynne, with over 309 million views on YouTube."

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"Darci Lynne Farmer was the third child and third ventriloquist to win AGT."

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"Season 13 winner Shin Lim performed on Broadway in the show "The Illusionists" after winning AGT."

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"9 of the AGT winners have performed in Las Vegas as part of their prize."

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"Kenichi Ebina, the first dancer to win AGT, has more than 100,000 YouTube subscribers."

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"Auditions for AGT have been held in over 20 different locations throughout the United States."

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In conclusion, the statistics reveal the diverse range of talents and successes among America’s Got Talent winners. Singers have accounted for a significant portion of the winners, while ventriloquists, child performers, and vocal-oriented acts have also gained prominence. The variety of winners, ranging from young prodigies like Grace VanderWaal to seasoned performers like Terry Fator, showcases the breadth of talent showcased on the show. The post-win successes of winners such as Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. and Shin Lim further underscore the impact of AGT on their careers. The statistics highlight the show’s ability to catapult performers to fame and success, regardless of their age, background, or genre of talent.

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