The votes are in and America has chosen magician Dustin Tavella as the winner of “America’s Got Talent” season 16. Tavella wins the show’s $1 million grand prize and will join “America’s Got Talent Las Vegas LIVE” stage show at Luxor Hotel and Casino. Tavella’s specific performance dates in Las Vegas, as well as the other season 16 fan favorites that will be joining, will be announced soon. Rounding out the Top 5 was runner up Aidan Bryan, 3rd place comedian Josh Blue, 4th place singer Brooke Simpson and 5th place quick change artist Lea Kyle.`
Tavella won America’s hearts and votes through magic with his inspirational performances tapping into stories from his personal life including his wedding day and his sons’ adoptions. His final emotionally charged act showcased his art of storytelling with the spirit of philanthropy, using magic to spread his message of the power of giving.
Season 16 of “America’s Got Talent” concluded tonight with a remarkable finale at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood with judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum and host Terry Crews. The show’s top 10 finalists performed along with guests singers Idina Menzel, Pentatonix, Bishop Briggs; actor and comedian George Lopez; actor Rico Rodriguez; Olympic silver medal gymnasts Jordan Chiles and MyKayla Skinner. “AGT” season nine winner and Las Vegas headliner Mat Franco also returned and performed a finale act with Tavella.
TVMusic Network spoke with Jimmie Herrod after the finale performances show. Click on the link below to see what he had to say.
