In just three seasons, the show has already produced a wide range of talent: an 11-year-old singing prodigy (Bianca Ryan), a ventriloquist who now has a Vegas theater named after him (Terry Fator) and an insurance salesman with an undiscovered passion for opera (Neil E. Boyd).
So what has life been like since banking $1 million? Check in with 'America's Got Talent''s past three winners to see where they are now.
America's Got Talent' Winners
NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 16: Ventriloquist Terry Fator on the 2009 CMT Music Awards at the Sommet Center on June 16, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Terry Fator
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NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 16: Ventriloquist Terry Fator attends the 2009 CMT Music Awards at the Sommet Center on June 16, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Terry Fator
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NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 16: (L-R) Musicians Brad Paisley and Keith Urban accept the CMT Performance of the Year award for "Country Boy" from Ventriloquist Terry Fator on stage during the 2009 CMT Music Awards at the Sommet Center on June 16, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brad Paisley;Keith Urban;Terry Fator
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NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 16: Ventriloquist Terry Fator performs on stage during the 2009 CMT Music Awards at the Sommet Center on June 16, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Terry Fator
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NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 16: Ventriloquist Terry Fator performs on stage during the 2009 CMT Music Awards at the Sommet Center on June 16, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Terry Fator
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NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 16: Ventriloquist Terry Fator performs on stage during the 2009 CMT Music Awards at the Sommet Center on June 16, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Terry Fator
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NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 16: Ventriloquist Terry Fator attends the 2009 CMT Music Awards at the Sommet Center on June 16, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Terry Fator
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NEW YORK - MAY 07: Singer Bianca Ryan attends the 2009 Smile Event presented by Operation Smile at Cipriani Wall Street on May 7, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Bianca Ryan
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NEW YORK - MAY 07: Singer Bianca Ryan attends the 2009 Smile Event presented by Operation Smile at Cipriani Wall Street on May 7, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Bianca Ryan
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NEW YORK - MAY 07: Singer Bianca Ryan attends the 2009 Smile Event presented by Operation Smile at Cipriani Wall Street on May 7, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Bianca Ryan
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Bianca RyanBianca released her eponymous debut in 2006, which went on to sell 200,000 copies worldwide. She's since toured with Aly & AJ, Drake Bell and Corbin Bleu, recorded a Christmas CD and recently performed 'God Bless the Child' at Quincy Jones' SXSW keynote address. According to her Myspace, Bianca plans to spend the summer in LA working on music, film and television.
Terry FatorFator has had considerable luck in Vegas, playing an extended run at the Las Vegas Hilton before signing a five-year deal with The Mirage, where he currently performs at the Terry Fator Theater. He also wrote a book in 2008, and will release 'Terry Fator: Live from Las Vegas' on DVD in September.
Neil E. BoydBoyd signed a deal with Decca Records, part of Universal Records. His debut CD, 'My American Dream,' hits stores today.
Reader Comments (76)
hsjbgljfbglbjhdflbhfb at 1:29PM on Jun 23rd 2009
i love bianca! she's sooooo amazing!
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Jerry B. Anderson at 5:58PM on Jun 23rd 2009
Bianca Ryan is one of the best singer i ever heard.
I love her voice.
tjerryo42 at 6:52PM on Jun 25th 2009
Bianca has a unique talent that goes straight to your heart.
Bobby at 9:11PM on Jun 23rd 2009
Bianca is one of the best singers on the planet.
Even though she won AGT 06, she's still not yet a "household name", but with Quincy Jones producing her next album, look out Bigs, here she comes!
howard at 9:30PM on Jun 23rd 2009
I was watching AGT from the start and at first I didn't think much of it then this kid comes bopping out all cheerful and brite says she's gonna sing this big Broadway song I'm rolling my eye's (never cared for kid singers) got the remote in my hand just about to click it when Bianca opens her mouth and this sound that in no way fit the body comes out,I sit there mesmerized when she's done I start cheering at the TV like a beer drinking Football fans who's team just won the Super Bowl and have been following her career ever since
Dave at 12:33PM on Jun 24th 2009
Bianca Ryan is the most versatile and powerful young singer I have ever heard. And I might add a mighty fine actress! Watch out world 'cause "Here Comes Bianca!"
Go Girl!
guy at 11:43PM on Jun 24th 2009
ive listened to the ryan cd, its terrible..how this kid won a major talent show is a mystery....
howard at 1:16PM on Jun 25th 2009
Well that's your opinion mine is I love her CD's and listen to them everyday and can wait for her next one being produced by Quincy Jones, and by the way Guy Bianca didn't just win America's Got Talent she won by a landslide millions of vote between her and second place
Dave at 1:35PM on Jun 25th 2009
I believe the number of votes on this site confirm Howard's assertion that Bianca Ryan wins by a landslide!