Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-33045419-20170921115245

Being the winner doesn't always translate into success or fame. Sometimes those who don't win go on to be the biggest stars. Jackie Evancho and Susan Boyle are two most famous examples.

Last year's winner Grace VanderWaal has gone on to enormous success. Following her Vegas shows, she released an EP, performed on countless stages, won Radio Disney and Teen Choice awards, released a music video, has an upcoming sold out tour and is releasing a full length album in November. So she has been the biggest success story for 2016.

What about this year?

Frankly, based on the performances; although Darci will enjoy a bump in her popularity, I think the one performer who will more closely resemble Grace's success of going from a complete unknown to continuing and growing celebrity status will be Preacher Lawson. 