Nene Royal, a 16-year-old guitarist and singer from Thailand, delivered a powerful performance of the White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army" in the America's Got Talent season 21 finale on 22 September. Her rendition earned standing ovations from all four judges, with each offering high praise for her unique stage presence and musical talent. The performance represents the culmination of her journey through the competition, where she has consistently impressed with rock covers and a distinctive, confident approach.

Royal began playing guitar at age seven and has progressed through AGT with memorable covers including The Cranberries' "Zombie" and Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun," earning the Golden Buzzer in the quarterfinals. The final results show airs on 23 September at 9 p.m. ET on NBC, with special performances by Linkin Park, Josh Groban and other artists. Having already achieved her lifelong dream of performing as a superstar, Nene's success demonstrates the appeal of young, independent rock musicians in mainstream talent competitions.