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Learn more- The "America's Got Talent" crop for 2008 was narrowed on Tuesday night to the 20 semifinalists still in the running for the $1 million grand prize and a headlining gig in Las Vegas.
To the results: In the results everyone wanted to know about, 4-year-old singer Kaitlyn Maher made it through to the next round, advancing over Flambeaux thanks to America's vote after Wednesday's performances. The other three acts to make it by popular demand were urban violinists Nuttin But Stringz (over Indiggo); pianist and singer Eli Mattson (over Dorae Saunders); and singer Donald Braswell (over The Dallas Desperados Dancers).
The judges were left to decide the fate of R&B singer Bryan Cheatham and The Tappin' Dads. The vote was split, at first, with Piers Morgan giving his vote to Cheatham while Sharon Osbourne supported the Dads. That left David Hasselhoff to break the tie and, after complimenting both acts and telling Cheatham he could headline a Vegas show, The Hoff voted for The Tappin' Dads and moved them into the semifinals.
On with the show! Percussion group The Cadence promised to bring everything they had; Queen Emily told viewers to prepare to be surprised; The Wright Kids said they were going to win it all; The James Gang acknowledged that last time things fell apart and vowed to redeem themselves; Army sergeant Daniel Jens said it's now all about making the Top 10; The Zooperstars said they were "ready to rock again"; opera singer Neal E. Boyd said he believed he was the best new act in America and was going to prove it; Jessica Price said she wanted this "more than ever" and that she didn't want her journey to end; Extreme Dance FX promised to take their act to a whole new level; and Frank Sinatra impersonator Paul Salos said that performing in Vegas had always been a dream and "now I want the reality."
Best of the night: Neal E. Boyd got another chance to show America what he could do and told the audience that people from his hometown bought a plane ticket for his mother to make the trip and watch him perform live. Neal sang Il Divo's "Mama" as a dedication to her. Piers directed his comments to Neal's mom and told her that all her work and sacrifice gave him "a brilliant chance of winning 'America's Got Talent.'" Sharon said she loved the song choice and called him a "superstar." The Hoff said he wondered before Neal performed whether an opera singer was enough to sustain a show in Vegas. "I scratched that all out," he said. "You've got it, man."
The Wright Kids gave themselves another pop music challenge with The Jackson 5's "Rockin' Robin." Piers said the middle kid's singing was miles better than last week. Sharon said she thought this week was as far as they could take it, but they surprised her again. The Hoff said "I know you're going to get voted back" and told them they could win the whole competition.
Queen Emily took on Mariah Carey's "Hero" and gave it her powerful treatment. Piers said he wasn't sure if she could handle it, but said parts of her performances are like riding on a rocket, which is probably a good thing. Sharon said she couldn't wait until the finals when Queen Emily would be able to sing a full-length song.
Extreme Dance FX offered what Jerry Springer called "the hippest synchronized clog dancing you've ever seen" -- which I personally thought was a huge assumption about my experience watching synchronized blog dancing. Piers complimented the leader of the group, and Sharon jumped on board saying that the leader could take the group all the way to Vegas.
Worst of the night: The James Gang might have wanted to avoid a tune like "Hit the Road, Jack" on what will probably become their final night in the competition. The judges went right at them, with Piers first telling them the vocals were off. Sharon said she loved their smoothness, but that they seemed to have gone backward since the first time the judges saw them. Even The Hoff told them "it's just not there" like it was earlier in the competition.
The Zooperstars took the stage by storm with some tremendous singing and dancing, but the judges didn't seem to be digging it. Piers said the time has come for the act to go home. Sharon agreed, saying that they made her laugh at first, but they don't anymore. She said it was time for someone to come alone with a big needle to put the inflatable sports mascots to rest. The Hoff even said it was likely the end of the road for them, even though the kids seem love.
On the bubble: The Cadence tried to add some new dimensions to their act, including some flips and tumbles and some piggy-backing on each others' shoulders as they played "You Really Got Me." Piers praised them for listening to the judges' advice and said, "tonight, for the first time, I saw an act that could play in Vegas." Sharon, who'd been most critical of the group, said they'd come a long way and she wanted to see more attitude.
Daniel Jens said that since he last performed, the Army had asked him to re-enlist, leaving him with some tough decisions to make. He said, "tonight America holds my destiny in its hands." He sang Lonestar's "I'm Already There" and looked a bit uncomfortable without holding his guitar. He looked nervous walking down the steps and Piers told him, as a singer, he doesn't think Jens compares to the others remaining. He said that if Jens has to choose between following his singing dream and serving his country, he should serve his country. Sharon said she liked Jens and even though he wasn't the greatest singer, she liked him. She also told him "don't go back" and that he's already served his country. THe Hoff something about having heart.
Singer and guitarist Jessica Price said her confidence has grown throughout the competition. She sang Colbie Caillat's "Bubbly" (that "starts at my toes then I crinkle my nose" song). Sharon's buzzer went off as soon as she was introduced, but it apparently was a mistake (it was cleared, but it must've freaked Jessica out a bit). Piers buzzed her for real toward the end and called it "a bit cheesy." Sharon said she could have put more sassiness into the performance, then she told her to take off all her clothes. The Hoff said she has more talent than that song.
Frank Sinatra impersonator Paul Salos combined his two loves, Frank and flying, with a rendition of "Come Fly with Me." The performance was a little off and the judges let him know. Piers said it didn't quite work for him as it had in the past. Salos said he couldn't hear the music through the monitor speakers, but refused to make it an excuse.
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