America’s Got Talent Nolan Neal who died at the age of 41 has opened up about his addiction to substances in the past. Neal has mentioned that he was going clean since the pandemic began.
The authorities found AGT Nolan Neal found dead in his Nashville apartment on Monday. According to TMZ, Nolan shared the apartment with his cousin, Dylan Seals.
According to police, Neal’s roommate contacted them after discovering his death in a bedroom. According to officers, there was a guitar pick on the desk near Neal’s bed that “looked to have a powder residue.”
He was best known for his appearances on two popular TV competition shows The Voice and American Got Talent. Neal had opened up about his substance abuse in the past.
AGT Nolan Neal Opened Up About Addiction Story
AGT Nolan Neal had opened up about his addiction to substance abuse in the past. During an interview with WBIR in 2020, when he was on The Voice, he stated that he was still suffering from addiction.
His cousin Dylan claims Nolan stayed with him for four months before the pandemic, grooving out and producing music with him. He had always been honest about his struggle in the past.
During his Season 10 introduction video, Nolan discussed his father’s suicide, how the tragedy forced him to turn to drugs, and his own struggles to become clean.
He has been sober and clean since the pandemic, as per his statement. The singer performed Lost and Send Me a Butterfly on Season 15 of America’s Got Talent.
He advanced to the quarterfinals when he performed Send Me A Butterfly. Nolan was also on season ten of The Voice. Adam Levine chose the musician.
How Did Nolan Neal Die? Cause Of Death Revealed
The medical examiner had confirmed the death of Nolan Neal. However, they haven’t revealed the cause of his death as the investigators are still waiting for the reports of the autopsy.
As per TMZ, authorities did find something that seemed like powder residue on his guitar’s pick. Things will get clearer for his fans as the investigation continues and more things come out.
His most recent Facebook post was three days ago when he announced that he would be performing at the Hotel Indigo in Nashville. Later in the comments, Neal stated that the show had been canceled by the manager with no explanation.
Nolan Neal Was A Voice Singer
Nolan Neal grew to fame after appearing on Season 15 of America’s Got Talent as a singer and guitarist. He was eliminated in the Judges’ Choice Quarterfinals.
Neal had gained recognition as a vocalist and performer after participating in America’s Got Talent. He had over 6 million YouTube views, a Billboard Top 40 single, and two iTunes No. 1 singles.
Because both of his parents were experienced musicians, Nolan began crafting his unique sound at a young age. Over the years, he had worked with some of the finest personalities like Rob Cavallo, Steve Thompson, Desmond Child, members of Shinedown, Saliva, Parmalee, and Tonic.
He had been laying the groundwork for his future as a songwriter, producer, and engineer.