{"id":1652,"date":"2026-07-12T20:17:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T20:17:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hnnews24h.store\/?p=1652"},"modified":"2026-07-12T20:17:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T20:17:54","slug":"a-thai-teen-took-on-one-of-rocks-most-iconic-songs-on-americas-got-talent-and-turned-zombie-into-a-performance-that-left-the-entire-theater-hanging-on-every-note-as","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hnnews24h.store\/?p=1652","title":{"rendered":"A Thai Teen Took On One Of Rock\u2019s Most Iconic Songs On America\u2019s Got Talent And Turned \u201cZombie\u201d Into A Performance That Left The Entire Theater Hanging On Every Note As The Audience Realized This Was Far More Than A Typical Cover. What began as a bold song choice quickly transformed into an emotionally charged audition filled with raw power, confidence, and unexpected intensity. By the final chorus, the judges and crowd were completely locked in, and fans were already calling it one of the most unforgettable rock performances of the AGT season."},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative overflow-hidden -mx-4 md:mx-0 md:rounded-lg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"object-cover object-center\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/eaf9de7cc334ded6275661ec884fb323013a0017c8c5fef057ba5997febffcda\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w874_h582;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fbillboard_547%2F67a7e625d2a8a3951b0ff9425145e3e9\" alt=\"Thai Teen Rocks Out With \u2018Zombie\u2019 Cover on \u2018AGT\u2019: Watch\" data-nimg=\"fill\" \/><button class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\" data-rapid_p=\"6\" data-y-link-id=\"1uahaa00t6fl8u0fw7ja\" data-v9y=\"1\"><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div>Thai Teen Rocks Out With \u2018Zombie\u2019 Cover on \u2018AGT\u2019: Watch<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mx-auto img_ybfqunurl9bu69b9ru8u9oouj9b9run\">\n<div data-article-body=\"true\" data-body-type=\"bodyblocks\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Nene Royal has a name, and a voice, that you just might hear again.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ZMHEwHqc\">\n<div id=\"sp_passback-mobileinpage_472\" data-id=\"sp_passback-mobileinpage_472\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Hailing the Phuket, Thailand, the teenager stepped onto the<em>\u00a0America\u2019s Got Talent\u00a0<\/em>stage, for the latest round of Auditions, airing Tuesday night (July 7). And she immediately made everyone in the place stand up and take notice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>More from Billboard<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"FxLFLDG4\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 safari:ml-6 list-disc\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This \u2018RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race\u2019 Star Is Headed to the \u2018Big Brother\u2019 House for Season 28<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 safari:ml-6 list-disc\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Hilary Duff Partners With Bath &amp; Body Works to Bring Back Y2K With \u2018Juicy\u2019 New Body Care Line<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 safari:ml-6 list-disc\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">From \u2018Fart Blasters\u2019 to Gooey Toys, \u2018Minions &amp; Monsters\u2019 Merch Is Even More Unhinged Than the Movie<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"max-md:faux-bleed mb-4 bg-accent\/2 pb-5 md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Royal, like so many\u00a0<em>AGT<\/em>\u00a0hopefuls, the performance was the first stride in a lifelong dream. Picking up the guitar at age seven, she has always dreamed of being a \u201csuperstar on tour,\u201d she told the judges at the top. Well, she came to the dream factory.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-4\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Performing a day prior to her 16th\u00a0birthday, Royal shook off any lingering nerves, hoisted an electric guitar, cranked up her amp and tore through a cover of\u00a0The Cranberries\u00a0mid-\u201990s protest anthem \u201cZombie,\u201d a song that logged six weeks at No. 1 on\u00a0<em>Billboard<\/em>\u2018s Alternative Songs chart.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Make no mistake. The kid can rock.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">With her proud dad watching on, Royal had the room in raptures, jaws on the floor. \u201cThat was spectacular. You have a very big chance to do really good in this competition,\u201d enthused Sof\u00eda Vergara. \u201cI loved it.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"max-md:faux-bleed mb-4 bg-accent\/2 pb-5 md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Howie Mandel got a much-appreciated wake up. \u201cYou are such a surprise (with your) energy and the rock \u2018n\u2019 roll. You are a rock star, young lady, you really are,\u201d he enthused.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Mel B praised the youngster\u2019s vocal control. And she can \u201ckill it\u201d on the guitar. \u201cYou\u2019re like a match made in heaven. 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