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| Nick Cannon Interviews Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. After He Was Declared the Winner of America's Got Talent |
Crooner Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. took home $1 million last night as the winner of America's Got Talent. This humble man from Logan, West Virginia, reacted with shock when host Nick Cannon finally announced his name after a protracted, pregnant pause. Two of the four finalists had been eliminated earlier, so Murphy and Silhouettes, a dance troupe, remained on stage until the final moments of the show. The dancers erupted with cheers for Murphy, even though they wound up in second place.
Throughout the summer, Murphy displayed his gentle spirit and kind heart, winning over fellow contestants and judges alike. He expressed his heartfelt appreciation each time he made the cut along the way, and was so overwhelmed by the experience that he often teared up. He's come a long way from washing cars at a car dealership.and will headline in Las Vegas at Caesars' Palace next month, with the other three finalists as support acts.
Ham on Wry first heard Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. sing "I've Got You Under My Skin" when he auditioned June 26th of this year. His nervousness was obvious when he laughed at seeing Howie Mandel, one of the judges, saying he loved Howie. Piers Morgan, another judge, asked him to remove his gum. Murphy obliged and stuck it in his pocket. He followed with a polished performance and stunned the judges. From that moment on, he remained a crowd favorite. At left, he sings his rendition of "My Way", which sealed the deal for his win last night.
Murphy is definitely an iconoclast. His voice, often reminiscent of Sinatra, never fails to hit the notes and entertain audiences. Yet, who would have expected this kind of talent to be hidden in an unassuming former man of the streets? Congratulations, Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. Your talent is as big as your name.
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