Singers Richard Goodall, Alex Miller to Perform at Hobart Arena in January
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TROY - America’s Got Talent 2024 winner Richard Goodall, along with special guest, American Idol favorite Alex Miller, will perform at Hobart Arena in Troy at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17. Tickets are now available by clicking on the “Buy Tickets” tab HERE.
About Richard Goodall
America’s Got Talent Season 19 winner Richard Goodall comes from modest beginnings in the equally unpretentious Midwest. The longtime school custodian didn’t grow up seeking recognition for his incredible vocal talent—but like any great underdog story, it took personal fortitude and the faith of loved ones to boost him toward his chance at the spotlight. When he took the AGT stage for the first time, Goodall faced the judges in an unassuming manner, but he lit up with the opening piano riff of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing.”
Goodall’s challenging song selections showcased his strong, clear baritone as he advanced through the season, transporting television audiences and showing the world what his family and friends back in Terra Haute, Indiana, knew all along: this undiscovered star just needed a chance to shine. His loudest cheerleader is his wife, Angie, who encouraged him every step of the way – and when he won on AGT it was the words “Ang, we did it” that captured America’s hearts.
Goodall’s authenticity and sheer joy of music enrich a performance that includes hits from Journey, Foreigner, Michael Bolton, Survivor, Bruno Mars, Michael Bublé and more, for an amazing night of iconic songs from America’s “singing janitor.”
About Alex Miller
Young Country traditionalist Alex Miller’s world expanded wildly following his American Idol experience in 2021. Shortly after his exit from the show, Miller secured a manager, a booking agent, and a record label. Alex’s well-received debut album, MILLER TIME (April 2022), generated three high-impact singles: “I’m Over You, So Get Over Me,” “Don’t Let The Barn Door Hit Ya,” and “Through With You.” Alex’s second project for Billy Jam Records, the EP COUNTRY (October 2023), featured additional hits: “When God Made The South,” “Girl, I Know A Guy,” and the smash single, “Puttin’ Up Hay.”
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In June of 2024, Alex made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry. “It was incredible,” Miller says. “I had fans drive in from several different states to see the show and share that experience with me. It was amazing.”
The 6’ 6” singer/songwriter from rural Lancaster, Kentucky is a natural fan favorite whose career has moved at warp speed. In addition to touring heavily throughout 2021, this talented newcomer was honored as the Texas Roadhouse Artist of the Month (October) and performed a duet with Grand Ole Opry star Rhonda Vincent at the Lee Greenwood All-Star Salute concert (November).
By the beginning of 2022, Alex had entertained at multiple State Fairs (Kentucky, Missouri, New York, Washington, Wisconsin), and opened for Hank, Jr, Josh Turner, Lee Brice, and Shenandoah. His star continued to rise, and even more bookings rolled in with Miller opening for Brooks & Dunn, Jamey Johnson, King Calaway, and Aaron Watson in 2022. Additionally, he shared the stage with Diamond Rio and Sawyer Brown and debuted at the popular Wild Rose Casinos in Iowa. 
By the end of 2023, Alex had appeared on bills with: Chris Janson, Chapel Hart, Drake Milligan, Noah Thompson, Dillon Carmichael, HunterGirl, Emily Ann Roberts and Tracy Byrd. Miller performed at State Fairs in Kentucky, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, and West Virginia, plus County Fairs in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Alex also partnered with CMR Nashville, Europe’s #1 Country Music Radio Station, to host a curated monthly radio show called MILLER TIME - a fun, inside look at Miller’s inventive mind. Closing out a spectacular year, he received the American FFA Degree for excellence, the organization’s highest accolade.
His heavy touring schedule exposed Alex to alternate genres and new artists, and in 2024 he opened for headliners Justin Moore, Ian Munsick, Neal McCoy, Alabama, and more. “I’m always working to better myself and my music,” Alex says. “But I’m country … ain’t nothin’ gonna change that.”
Miller is serious about carving out time for his songwriting. “It really helps me stay centered on who I am as an artist while at the same time giving me a chance to experiment a bit,” Alex notes.
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In the last 12 months alone, Alex has collaborated with hitmakers Kent Blazy, Larry Cordle, Kirsti Manna, Byron Hill, Carl Jackson, Wood Newton, Emily Ann Roberts, Jerry Salley, Josh Shilling, and Bill Whyte. “Writing with folks of this caliber has been a huge step for me,” Alex adds. “The hits they’ve written are crazy. Working with them, learning from them … it’s broadened my horizon musically and made me more confident. And hey, when it works and you’ve got a good song at the end of the day, there’s no better feeling.”
Alex’s songwriting is a highlight of his newest EP, MY DADDY’S DAD, released on April 12. The energetic entertainer co-wrote three of the project’s five songs. Produced by Jerry Salley for Billy Jam Records, the collection’s title track/first single quickly became a Country radio hit. The EP’s second single release, the quirky upbeat love song “She Makes Dirt Look Good” (October 2) and is sure to become another winner. MY DADDY’S DAD runs the gamut from rowdy to romantic and proves Miller is here for the long haul.
For a “kid from Kentucky” who began his career at the age of seven, Alex’s commitment to his craft is hardly in doubt. As a youngster, he quickly progressed from shows in and around his hometown of Lancaster to larger markets. Alex performed at the Dolby Theatre, Lucas Oil Stadium, WoodSongs, Renfro Valley, Lincoln Jamboree and more. His expressive tenor voice brought him early success and his skills with guitar and lap steel are an integral part of his stage show. Alex also plays ukulele, bass, and banjo.
