In what has been a long drawn out process, we can now tell you that the winner of America’s Got Talent winner 2008 season 3, is Neil E Boyd. Now life is just about to begin for the winner, and no doubt he will have a great career.
Neil was up against some stiff competition, but the opera singer stood out from the rest of the finalists. The five finalists were violinists Nuttin But Stringz, singer Donald Braswell, and singer/pianist Eli Mattson, and singer Queen Emily.
So the final results of America’s Got Talent 2008 season 3 were 5th place Queen Emily, Fourth place Donald Braswell, third place Nuttin But Stringz, second place Eli Mattson and finally Neal E. Boyd as the winner.
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Congratulations to the winner. I did not vote for him. I am disappointed because Neil was a cry baby. People gave him the sympathy vote. I don’t think he was THE most talented. We shall see how he does in Las Vegas. I will be watching the others.
He was too much of a cry baby.
Comment by Carol T — October 2, 2008 @ 1:58 pm
I was so pleased that Neal won the competition. He may be singing in Vegas but I have no doubt that some opera company will be beating on his door. His Nessun Dorma sent chills down my spine, as did Pavarotti’s and Domingo’s.
The best of good fortune to you, Neal.
Comment by Jo Torrey — October 2, 2008 @ 2:08 pm
I am thrilled that Neal won the show, America’s Got Talent because he is a GREAT TALENT! I truly like them all, but he did stand out, one of a kind. I got the impression that his family didn’t have alot of money floating around and it was sad to me that his Mom couldn’t have been there for his crowning! By today’s standards, a million dollars is really not that much, after taxes…………..
I hope “Nothing but Strings”, (sp) goes on to have a great career, they are awesome and so are the others……hopefully they will all have careers doing what they love to do, sing!
Comment by CAP — October 2, 2008 @ 2:35 pm
Please spell his name right. It’s NEAL E. Boyd. Yay, Neal!!!! Big hugs from me!!!
Comment by kwgrid — October 2, 2008 @ 3:01 pm
Congratulations Neil. And congratulations to the other four finalists, they were all tremendous. It is my hope, however, that the English judge learned this lesson, “Never form preconceived ideas”. In the finals, “Nothing but Strings” went first. At the end of their performance this judge said, “With that performance you have won the competition”. This was before he even listened to the other four finalists. He followed up by telling every other performers, except Eli Mattson, that they may not win the competition, but…
As both a competiter and judge on “International Speaker’s Platform” for several years, I found such behavior absolutely deplorable. And to add insult to injury, all of the judges allowed their shock to show on their faces when the announcement was nade that “Nothing but Strings” came in third place. A judge must remain impartial and allow nothing, which even indicates partiality, to ever be expressed. Thank heavens…America had the deciding vote.
Comment by Rev. Dr. Elizabeth M. Burrows — October 2, 2008 @ 5:39 pm
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU, NEIL BOYD. THE FIRST TIME I LISTENED TO YOU SING, I THOUGHT … HMMMM … COULD THIS BE A YOUNG, BLACK LUCIANO PAVAROTTI??? I AM SO HAPPY AND SO PROUD OF YOU. I WISH YOU THE BEST!
Comment by M. Sanowar — October 3, 2008 @ 12:03 am
CONGRATULATIONS NEIL!!! What a talent! I would love it if you had time to check out my BLOG and send me an email. No………I’m not selling anything, I’m just a concerned fan!!
Enjoy your new life!! I know you will do well.
Comment by Bill Lundquist — October 5, 2008 @ 5:05 am
Congratulations to Neal.
This year I think Simon was trying to duplicate Paul Potts success. Every message board stated so.
While I wish Neal luck, he has had much voice tutoring. He performed Nessun Dorme 2 times during the long drawn out competetion. The rest of the songs he sang were ballads.
For most of us who were on the NBC AGT message boards when the top five were being eliminated, We were wondering whether Eli or Nuttin but Stringz would win. When Stringz was third, and Eli second, the message board almost crashed. We were all in disbelief. Neal won? Again, best of luck Neal.
We shall see how Neal and the rest of the top five contestants fare in the future.
Comment by Arlene — October 5, 2008 @ 8:08 pm
Congraulations To Neil E Boyd!!!!!! Your Music Takes My Breath Away; You Are Awesome And I Wish You Best In Vegas; Wish I Could Be There!!! But I’ll Be Looking For A Cd Soon With Your Music And That Terrific Voice Of Your’s!!!!!Again Congraulations And Best Of Luck To You;Love Your Song”Mama” Gave Me Goose Bumps And Lots Of Tears;
Comment by Kathy — October 13, 2008 @ 12:49 am
I am so delighted that Neil won. I have felt that I was in the presence of greatness every time I heard him sing.
He is our new Pavarotti!
Comment by S. Franklin — October 13, 2008 @ 5:41 am
Get a life Carol T. You have absolutely no clue what you are talking about. HE WAS THE BEST and will continue to be. TEARS?? sure comming from a woman…you would think that.
No sympathy votes there. just plain ol’ God Givin Talent !
Congrats Neil…. you are Fabulous !
Steve N NJ
Comment by Steve N — October 13, 2008 @ 2:54 pm
I have to say, Neal E Boyd, the first time you were on I sat in such astonishment. The voice that came out of you was not only one of perfection, but one of an angel as well. You are truely blessed and I am sure your mother is most proud of the young man she has raised. Many wishes in your new life to come, Neal. Wear it proud but with humility. I hope to see you along your journey and hear your song thru the crowd.
Comment by Tracie B — October 16, 2008 @ 2:21 am
I am extremely happy for Neil, I was voting for him all the way.. he did great and I love his voice..Congratulation NEIL…
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Comment by Kathryn — October 22, 2008 @ 7:08 pm
neal i wacthed you from ireland,you were amazing and a credit to america i wish you every success in the future ,you have a great voice for the first time ever im starting to like opera its all because of you and americas got talent i would like to know how to get in contact with you .i hope you release your own cd in the future i am a radio presenter in ireland and would be honoured to play your music on my show ,
Comment by nick fitzgerald — October 28, 2008 @ 12:32 am
It’s so dumb that they copied Britain’s Got Talent. I am not happy with the outcome. It’s ridiculous. I’ll never watch the show again.
Comment by ms e — November 14, 2008 @ 8:34 am