Watch: LINKIN PARK Performs 'The Emptiness Machine' With 16-Year-Old 'America's Got Talent' Winner NENE ROYAL

September 24, 2026

LINKIN PARK joined Nene Royal, a 16-year-old rocker, on last night's episode of the long-running talent show "America's Got Talent" to perform the band's hit song "The Emptiness Machine".

Nene, whose full name is Rattikarn Amloy, was crowned the latest winner of "America's Got Talent", making her the show's first-ever Thai winner. She beat out nine other finalists, including magician acts, canine performers and a robot dance crew.

For the show's finals on Tuesday in California, Nene performed a rendition of "Seven Nation Army" by THE WHITE STRIPES.

"I'm very happy and emotional right now," Nene said after being crowned the winner of the show's 21st season, which comes with a prize of $1 million.

Ahead of last night's performance, Nene's social media shared photographs of her and her family with members of LINKIN PARK. The post included the caption: "Dreams can come true if our hearts fight."

Nene initially performed THE CRANBERRIES' "Zombie" on "America's Got Talent", followed by MUSE's "Hysteria" and SOUNDGARDEN's "Black Hole Sun" during the live quarter-finals, earning Mel B's Golden Buzzer and a direct place in the final.

Royal previously said that her dream list of collaborators in the future include SYSTEM OF A DOWN, LIMP BIZKIT, LINKIN PARK and THE WARNING.

Thai prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul congratulated Nene and thanked her for showcasing Thai talent to a global audience and helping promote a positive image of the country through music and performance.

"Nene's success is proof that young Thais have the potential to compete with anyone in the world when they are given the opportunity, stay determined and continue to develop their talent," he said in a statement.

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