Probably not a big deal here to most of you guys but.....I get Truevision here and was told several weeks ago that this gal from Thailand would be auditioning for this show.

Well....she has got some incredible talent, yes a matter of opinion of course, the last 3 weeks of auditions have show cased her talent. The Cranberries doing "Zombie" last week doing Muse "Hysteria" and she just got done doing Evanescence "Bring me to Life" in quarter final live show from Los Angeles....

Mel B ( The Spice Girls) gave her the Gold Master Button to advance her to the finals now..she does not have to perform next week and see if the American audience votes her in...

This young girl has a good shot at winning the $ 1 million Dollars and getting a residency in Las Vegas....

I have watched a ton of her videos on You Tube....at 7 years old she was shredding away already....you put in the work, have a passion and determination, you get the results...

A great day for Thailand for sure...

This by far, was her best performance......

 

 

Amazing. Thank you for posting. 

I think shes great , I posted a clip on the music thread a few weeks ago , she was still performing in Phuket up until very recently 👍

8 hours ago, Yessongs said:

 Probably not a big deal here to most of you guys but.....I get Truevision here and was told several weeks ago that this gal from Thailand would be auditioning for this show.

Well....she has got some incredible talent, yes a matter of opinion of course, the last 3 weeks of auditions have show cased her talent. The Cranberries doing "Zombie" last week doing Muse "Hysteria" and she just got done doing Evanescence "Bring me to Life" in quarter final live show from Los Angeles....

Mel B ( The Spice Girls) gave her the Gold Master Button to advance her to the finals now..she does not have to perform next week and see if the American audience votes her in...

This young girl has a good shot at winning the $ 1 million Dollars and getting a residency in Las Vegas....

I have watched a ton of her videos on You Tube....at 7 years old she was shredding away already....you put in the work, have a passion and determination, you get the results...

A great day for Thailand for sure...

This by far, was her best performance......

 

 

Undoubtedly a great talent, i've seen a few other videos of her too.

But to me, the above one is just a noise, and not a good one......

She’s all over social media. She doesn’t even need to win it now, her future is pretty much secured. Gonna be a star in Thailand at least as an absolute minimum. Helps that she speaks really good English as well.

6 hours ago, Stillearly said:

I think shes great , I posted a clip on the music thread a few weeks ago , she was still performing in Phuket up until very recently 👍

Me too. 👍

21 hours ago, Yessongs said:

 Probably not a big deal here to most of you guys but.....I get Truevision here and was told several weeks ago that this gal from Thailand would be auditioning for this show.

Well....she has got some incredible talent, yes a matter of opinion of course, the last 3 weeks of auditions have show cased her talent. The Cranberries doing "Zombie" last week doing Muse "Hysteria" and she just got done doing Evanescence "Bring me to Life" in quarter final live show from Los Angeles....

Mel B ( The Spice Girls) gave her the Gold Master Button to advance her to the finals now..she does not have to perform next week and see if the American audience votes her in...

This young girl has a good shot at winning the $ 1 million Dollars and getting a residency in Las Vegas....

I have watched a ton of her videos on You Tube....at 7 years old she was shredding away already....you put in the work, have a passion and determination, you get the results...

A great day for Thailand for sure...

This by far, was her best performance......

 

 

Been keeping an eye on her for more than a year because I've enjoyed her stuff at Naka market in Phuket. 

The lass is a class act with the guitar and since her balls dropped ( joke fellas😁), her singing voice has improved a lot. She's very watchable I have to admit. Her 2 or 3k views on YT have shot up since her appearance in America on that talent show. 

Her future I don't know. Will she be successful in Thailand? I hope so. 

Will she ditch the young lads ( Ozone band?)... Probably. 

Can her talent at playing covers make her successful? I'm not sure. 

I wish her and her family the best. I'll keep tuned. 

 

22 hours ago, sakik2024 said:

Amazing. Thank you for posting. 

Cool...

17 hours ago, Stillearly said:

I think shes great , I posted a clip on the music thread a few weeks ago , she was still performing in Phuket up until very recently 👍

Yep, great to see her videos in Phuket...

13 hours ago, SteveBC said:

Undoubtedly a great talent, i've seen a few other videos of her too.

But to me, the above one is just a noise, and not a good one......

Totally disagree about the performance last night...

13 hours ago, Sangsom said:

She’s all over social media. She doesn’t even need to win it now, her future is pretty much secured. Gonna be a star in Thailand at least as an absolute minimum. Helps that she speaks really good English as well.

Yeah, spot on assessment.

1 hour ago, Aqualung said:

Been keeping an eye on her for more than a year because I've enjoyed her stuff at Naka market in Phuket. 

The lass is a class act with the guitar and since her balls dropped ( joke fellas😁), her singing voice has improved a lot. She's very watchable I have to admit. Her 2 or 3k views on YT have shot up since her appearance in America on that talent show. 

Her future I don't know. Will she be successful in Thailand? I hope so. 

Will she ditch the young lads ( Ozone band?)... Probably. 

Can her talent at playing covers make her successful? I'm not sure. 

I wish her and her family the best. I'll keep tuned. 

 

Steve, yeah at some point, in order to move on to the next level, she will need to do original material, both in Thai and English....I think she can do it, she will assemble a great team around her no doubt.

Pretty sure Dad and Mom knew when she was 10 years old....we got something special here.

Just a side note, with all the Thai Media, wifey tells me she has been approached by Ibanez to be a brand ambassador for their Guitars and will probably at some point, get a signature model with her name attached to it.

I saw an interview with her in English, she really likes Steve Vai and you wil never guess what Guitar he plays? Yep..........Ibanez. 

 

 

 

It's amazing how these young players pic it up so fast . Not to thread hump Missioned Souls out of Cebu family band .

All kids very young but their lead guitar just slays some of the covers they do .

Check out Highway Star not an easy song to tackle .

I thought this vid provided a good overview of Nene's background and rise to fame. Central to her development as an artist has been the backing of her family.

One part of the vid talks about her father selling the family assets to finance her trip to appear on AGT. Thinking that might have been hype I did a bit of Google searching, or more accurately Gemini AI did the searching for me, and what I found is it's true. Until her initial AGT audition went viral, it was her family that was footing the bill. A huge gamble on their part, but it's paid off big time.

The vid also touches on the subject of how much of her transformation from the sweet, shy girl answering the judges questions to a guitar playing phenomenon was real. The answer was what you saw was unscripted and the real Nene, which makes her success all the more endearing.

A good summary of the financial support for Nene provided by Gemini AI.

Yes, her father sold personal assets to help fund her initial trip to the United States.

When 16-year-old Nene Royal first set out from Phuket to audition for America's Got Talent (AGT) in California, her family lacked financial backing and industry connections. Local Thai media reported that her father, Narong Amlai, sold personal assets and family property to raise the funds necessary to pay for their travel, accommodations, and expenses.

His sacrifice became a major story in Thailand after her audition went viral. The story touched the public and prominent Thai figures—including National Artist Surachai "Nga Caravan" Chantimathorn, who wrote a poem honoring her father's devotion.

It was only after this initial self-funded trip and her viral audition performance that the Thai government, national tourism authorities, and prominent donors stepped in to sponsor her later trips for the live rounds.

 

Nene Royal's travel and appearance expenses for her America's Got Talent (AGT) journey were covered through a combination of support from the Thai government, private sponsors/donors, and early international supporters:

• Thai Government Funding: After Nene's initial audition went viral, she was invited to Government House in July 2026 to meet Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul subsequently announced official state support, through which the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) helped cover her travel, accommodation, and performance expenses for the live rounds in the United States as part of the "Amazing Thailand" campaign.

• Private Donors and Industry Supporters: Prominent figures in Thailand stepped in to contribute to her campaign and expenses. Notably, legendary Thai rock musician Aed Carabao pledged 1 million baht (~$30,000 USD) to assist her ongoing AGT journey.

• Early Private Sponsorship: Prior to her AGT appearance, Danish supporter Strit Bram helped back her musical path by gifting her the 1978 Ibanez Musician Series MC300 guitar she played during her auditions and facilitating international opportunities.

 

While her father has been mentioned quite often, I'd not seen anything reported about her mother.

Nene Royal’s mother is Chuanpit Poonkerd, widely known by her nickname "Mae Oom" (or Mother Aom).

• Role Behind the Scenes: While Nene originally traveled to the initial audition with just her father (Narong Amlai) to save on expenses, her mother works behind the scenes managing logistics, travel documents, and day-to-day preparation for Nene's career.

• Supportive Parenting: She has shared in interviews that she supported Nene’s music dreams alongside her father and acts as her main sounding board whenever problems arise.

• Traveling Together: As Nene advanced to the live shows of America's Got Talent, her mother and younger brother were able to travel alongside Nene and her father to the United States as a family to support her.

18 hours ago, forcebwithu said:

I thought this vid provided a good overview of Nene's background and rise to fame. Central to her development as an artist has been the backing of her family.

One part of the vid talks about her father selling the family assets to finance her trip to appear on AGT. Thinking that might have been hype I did a bit of Google searching, or more accurately Gemini AI did the searching for me, and what I found is it's true. Until her initial AGT audition went viral, it was her family that was footing the bill. A huge gamble on their part, but it's paid off big time.

The vid also touches on the subject of how much of her transformation from the sweet, shy girl answering the judges questions to a guitar playing phenomenon was real. The answer was what you saw was unscripted and the real Nene, which makes her success all the more endearing.

A good summary of the financial support for Nene provided by Gemini AI.

Yes, her father sold personal assets to help fund her initial trip to the United States.

When 16-year-old Nene Royal first set out from Phuket to audition for America's Got Talent (AGT) in California, her family lacked financial backing and industry connections. Local Thai media reported that her father, Narong Amlai, sold personal assets and family property to raise the funds necessary to pay for their travel, accommodations, and expenses.

His sacrifice became a major story in Thailand after her audition went viral. The story touched the public and prominent Thai figures—including National Artist Surachai "Nga Caravan" Chantimathorn, who wrote a poem honoring her father's devotion.

It was only after this initial self-funded trip and her viral audition performance that the Thai government, national tourism authorities, and prominent donors stepped in to sponsor her later trips for the live rounds.

 

Nene Royal's travel and appearance expenses for her America's Got Talent (AGT) journey were covered through a combination of support from the Thai government, private sponsors/donors, and early international supporters:

• Thai Government Funding: After Nene's initial audition went viral, she was invited to Government House in July 2026 to meet Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul subsequently announced official state support, through which the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) helped cover her travel, accommodation, and performance expenses for the live rounds in the United States as part of the "Amazing Thailand" campaign.

• Private Donors and Industry Supporters: Prominent figures in Thailand stepped in to contribute to her campaign and expenses. Notably, legendary Thai rock musician Aed Carabao pledged 1 million baht (~$30,000 USD) to assist her ongoing AGT journey.

• Early Private Sponsorship: Prior to her AGT appearance, Danish supporter Strit Bram helped back her musical path by gifting her the 1978 Ibanez Musician Series MC300 guitar she played during her auditions and facilitating international opportunities.

 

While her father has been mentioned quite often, I'd not seen anything reported about her mother.

Nene Royal’s mother is Chuanpit Poonkerd, widely known by her nickname "Mae Oom" (or Mother Aom).

• Role Behind the Scenes: While Nene originally traveled to the initial audition with just her father (Narong Amlai) to save on expenses, her mother works behind the scenes managing logistics, travel documents, and day-to-day preparation for Nene's career.

• Supportive Parenting: She has shared in interviews that she supported Nene’s music dreams alongside her father and acts as her main sounding board whenever problems arise.

• Traveling Together: As Nene advanced to the live shows of America's Got Talent, her mother and younger brother were able to travel alongside Nene and her father to the United States as a family to support her.

Nice post Force....she has a great chance of winning this $1 million dollars but...there is some competition she will have to take on the next few weeks.....hoping the best for her, for sure...seems like a real nice family too. 

 

People may not realize only the winner in the final round gets money 2nd or 3rd place get zero on AGT....

Payout Options

Winners can choose between two main ways to receive the money: [1]

• 40-Year Annuity: The full $1,000,000 is paid out as $25,000 each year for 40 years, before taxes.
• Yes you read that right 40 years...

• Lump-Sum Cash Value: Winners can choose an immediate, one-time cash payout instead. According to calculations by Forbes, this present cash value is closer to $300,000 before taxes....

 

Also the final round contestants are locked into long management contracts with AGT....

14 hours ago, fforest said:

People may not realize only the winner in the final round gets money 2nd or 3rd place get zero on AGT....

Payout Options

Winners can choose between two main ways to receive the money: [1]

• 40-Year Annuity: The full $1,000,000 is paid out as $25,000 each year for 40 years, before taxes.
• Yes you read that right 40 years...

• Lump-Sum Cash Value: Winners can choose an immediate, one-time cash payout instead. According to calculations by Forbes, this present cash value is closer to $300,000 before taxes....

 

Also the final round contestants are locked into long management contracts with AGT....

I did not realise that. Maybe because I can't stand all these Got Talent shows. Though everyone in my family is crazy about this kid good luck to her and bright future ahead.

23 hours ago, fforest said:

People may not realize only the winner in the final round gets money 2nd or 3rd place get zero on AGT....

Payout Options

Winners can choose between two main ways to receive the money: [1]

• 40-Year Annuity: The full $1,000,000 is paid out as $25,000 each year for 40 years, before taxes.
• Yes you read that right 40 years...

• Lump-Sum Cash Value: Winners can choose an immediate, one-time cash payout instead. According to calculations by Forbes, this present cash value is closer to $300,000 before taxes....

Also the final round contestants are locked into long management contracts with AGT....

My first thought when I read your post is I'd bet the management contract isn't favorable to the artist and it would be in their best interest not to win.

AI Bob confirmed my suspicion, and not just for the winner.

America’s Got Talent (AGT) management and participant contracts are widely considered by entertainment attorneys and industry professionals to be extremely strict, heavily one-sided, and producer-friendly.

While appearing on AGT offers massive global exposure, the contracts option severe post-show restrictions and rights locks that favor Syco Entertainment (Simon Cowell's company) and Fremantle, the production companies behind the show.

Key Terms in AGT Contracts

• Exclusive Rights of First Refusal: Producers retain long-term option rights over contestants who make it past the early audition rounds. If you win or reach later stages, Syco/Fremantle typically holds the right of first refusal to act as your primary management team, record label, or talent agency.

• Post-Show Income & Sunset Clauses: If AGT’s management team exercises their option to represent you (or if you sign an affiliated deal), standard industry management fees range from 15% to 20% of gross earnings. Post-show agreements often include long-standing "sunset clauses," allowing the show's representatives to collect commissions on performance or recording deals for years after you leave.

• IP and Performance Rights Ownership: Contracts heavily restrict original material performed on air. In many cases, producers secure exclusive audio/video recording rights and performance rights to original works created or featured during the broadcast, meaning you may face royalty cuts or commercial usage limits for songs/bits created specifically for the show.

• Broad Media & Appearance Exclusivity: Contestants are locked into tight exclusivity windows. You are barred from making rival TV appearances, launching independent promotional campaigns, or executing third-party sponsorship deals without prior approval from producers.

• Liability & Story Line Control: The participant release features extreme liability waivers and gives producers full creative license over how your backstory, persona, and footage are edited—even if it portrays you in a dramatized or unflattering light.

How AGT Contracts Compare to Standard Industry Contracts

Feature	Standard Management Contract	AGT Management Option
Bargaining Power	Negotiable between artist & manager	Take-it-or-leave-it (near-zero negotiation leverage)
Typical Term	1 to 3 years with clear exit criteria	Multi-year options + indefinite exclusive rights to show IP
Commission Rate	15% – 20% net/gross standard	Standard 15%–20%, but paired with publishing/master splits
Exclusivity	Limited to specific entertainment sectors	Comprehensive across television, live touring, and recording

Are the Contracts "Worth It"?

Whether the management options are good or bad depends heavily on your current career stage:

• For Unknown / Emerging Acts: The trade-off is often worthwhile. The massive TV exposure and immediate audience reach usually outweigh the restrictive terms, as most unknown acts lack the infrastructure to build a national tour or Las Vegas residency without a major partner.

• For Established / Professional Acts: The terms can be high-risk. If you already have established commercial relationships, an existing fanbase, or proprietary intellectual property, AGT's management options can restrict existing revenue streams and cap independent deals.

Before signing any audition or live-stage participant agreement, have an independent entertainment attorney review the exact paperwork to clarify option timelines, performance exclusions, and royalty splits.

Pat......I'd like to solve the puzzle please.....I'll take Carrie Underwood any day....for her winning American Idol in 2005 was a god send for her. 

 

11 hours ago, forcebwithu said:

My first thought when I read your post is I'd bet the management contract isn't favorable to the artist and it would be in their best interest not to win.

AI Bob confirmed my suspicion, and not just for the winner.

America’s Got Talent (AGT) management and participant contracts are widely considered by entertainment attorneys and industry professionals to be extremely strict, heavily one-sided, and producer-friendly.

While appearing on AGT offers massive global exposure, the contracts option severe post-show restrictions and rights locks that favor Syco Entertainment (Simon Cowell's company) and Fremantle, the production companies behind the show.

Key Terms in AGT Contracts

• Exclusive Rights of First Refusal: Producers retain long-term option rights over contestants who make it past the early audition rounds. If you win or reach later stages, Syco/Fremantle typically holds the right of first refusal to act as your primary management team, record label, or talent agency.

• Post-Show Income & Sunset Clauses: If AGT’s management team exercises their option to represent you (or if you sign an affiliated deal), standard industry management fees range from 15% to 20% of gross earnings. Post-show agreements often include long-standing "sunset clauses," allowing the show's representatives to collect commissions on performance or recording deals for years after you leave.

• IP and Performance Rights Ownership: Contracts heavily restrict original material performed on air. In many cases, producers secure exclusive audio/video recording rights and performance rights to original works created or featured during the broadcast, meaning you may face royalty cuts or commercial usage limits for songs/bits created specifically for the show.

• Broad Media & Appearance Exclusivity: Contestants are locked into tight exclusivity windows. You are barred from making rival TV appearances, launching independent promotional campaigns, or executing third-party sponsorship deals without prior approval from producers.

• Liability & Story Line Control: The participant release features extreme liability waivers and gives producers full creative license over how your backstory, persona, and footage are edited—even if it portrays you in a dramatized or unflattering light.

How AGT Contracts Compare to Standard Industry Contracts

Feature	Standard Management Contract	AGT Management Option
Bargaining Power	Negotiable between artist & manager	Take-it-or-leave-it (near-zero negotiation leverage)
Typical Term	1 to 3 years with clear exit criteria	Multi-year options + indefinite exclusive rights to show IP
Commission Rate	15% – 20% net/gross standard	Standard 15%–20%, but paired with publishing/master splits
Exclusivity	Limited to specific entertainment sectors	Comprehensive across television, live touring, and recording

Are the Contracts "Worth It"?

Whether the management options are good or bad depends heavily on your current career stage:

• For Unknown / Emerging Acts: The trade-off is often worthwhile. The massive TV exposure and immediate audience reach usually outweigh the restrictive terms, as most unknown acts lack the infrastructure to build a national tour or Las Vegas residency without a major partner.

• For Established / Professional Acts: The terms can be high-risk. If you already have established commercial relationships, an existing fanbase, or proprietary intellectual property, AGT's management options can restrict existing revenue streams and cap independent deals.

Before signing any audition or live-stage participant agreement, have an independent entertainment attorney review the exact paperwork to clarify option timelines, performance exclusions, and royalty splits.

I watch quite a bit of these shows and almost every single person on them I have never heard before and probably would never have done if it wasn't for the exposure on the show.

It's a real good deal for these unknowns to get a break in the music industry and many have become global stars after and very wealthy.