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The winner was announced by cutie Cody Simpson and Radio Disney on-air personality Jake Whetter last night during the N.B.T. Finale Concert at The Americana in California. And we can’t congratulate her enough!

We chatted with Shealeigh right before her big win and here’s what she had to say…

GL: How’s this whole N.B.T. experience been for you?

Shealeigh: Oh my goodness, It’s been such an amazing journey, learning so many things along the way. I’ve just had so much fun doing what I love: singing, writing and performing.

What was your favorite fan encounter during this process?

I preformed at the Magnificent Mile Lights Parade and these two girls made me a notebook that had my name on it and it was filled with fun facts about me. It was the sweetest thing I’ve ever gotten. But I remember they put their Twitter names on there, so I tweeted them a thank you.

Cody Simpson helped you out during this season of N.B.T. what was your first impression of him?

He’s so sweet! It was actually a surprise meeting him. I walked into the room and he was just standing there, and it was like, “OMG, it’s Cody Simpson!” He was really fun to talk to and he’s just so nice.

You must’ve learned a lot from your fellow N.B.T. artists. What’s one fun fact you can share about finalist Zack Montana?

He wears different colored shoes a lot. And he loves [Shake It Up’s] Zendaya.

Congrats again on winning Season 4 of N.B.T. Any final words for your fans?

I want to thank them from the bottom of my heart for voting for me up to this point. I’ve really had the time of my life and can’t wait to see what comes next.

So what’s next for Shealeigh? She’ll join Ernie D in-studio for a Radio Disney Take Over, airing Friday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. ET. That evening, she’ll also be spotlighted in a feature airing on Disney Channel during a new episode of A.N.T. Farm at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT. But that’s not all! Shealeigh will also take the stage one again Saturday, Dec. 10 as the opener for N.B.T. alums Kicking Daisies and Coco Jones at Radio Disney’s final N.B.T. On Tour concert in Celebration, Florida.

Be on the lookout for this popstar’s new single soon. And her hit “What Can I Say” will also be featured in early 2012 in Disney Channel’s Radio Rebel movie—starring Debby Ryan.

by Patricia McNamara | 2/1/2016