UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Sept. 15 (UPI) -- Singer, songwriter and musician Grace VanderWaal was crowned the winner of the 11th season of America's Got Talent in Hollywood Wednesday night.
The 12-year-old entertainer beat out her fellow finalists Laura Bretan, The Clairvoyants, Brian Justin Crum, Jon Dorenbos, Sofie Dossi, Viktor Kee, Linkin' Bridge, Tape Face and Sal Valentinetti for the honor. This season's judges were Simon Cowell, Mel B, Howie Mandel and Heidi Klum.