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Learn more- The top 10 finalists on "America's Got Talent" took the stage Wednesday night as America would cut the group in half, deciding the final five that would be announced in a special results show on Thursday.
With no more judges' picks remaining, it would be up to America to make the right choices. Judge Piers Morgan said voters would have to make "responsible choices tonight. The games are over, the sympathy votes are over. This is the real deal." He seemed to be clearly talking about 4-year-old Kaitlyn Maher, who has skated through into the top 10, possibly taking the spot of someone more deserving. What would America do?
Luck be a top 5 finish? Frank Sinatra impersonator Paul Salos talked about his long-time admiration of Ol' Blue Eyes and said he was going to "knock 'em out" with his rendition of "New York, New York." Piers buzzed him about halfway through and later told Salos he'd done Sinatra with style and it had been a pleasure watching him. Piers said Salos is "a million-dollar guy, but not a million-dollar act." Sharon said she thought he was "just fabulous." David Hasselhoff said it was a "very, very difficult song ... and you nailed it."
Daddy's little girl: Kaitlyn Maher, 4, said she was singing her song for her dad because it always puts a smile on his face. It was The Jackson 5's "I'll Be There." She tried to offer up a little more movement, sitting on some steps before walking to the front of the stage to sing her song. Piers said it was amazing for her, at 4, to remember all the words. He said he didn't think it would be fair to her to put her on a Las Vegas stage. He advised voters, "Just bear that in mind, America." Sharon said Kaitlyn looked great in red and that she loved her song choice. The Hoff told her she did great job and that he enjoyed watching her journey. It was a speech that sounded like a send off.
Ultimate fighter: Donald Braswell recounted the story of having his vocal cords severed in a freak motorcycle accident in 1995, and credited his wife for making him strong enough to fight his way back. The Hoff said in the taped bit before Braswell's performance he needs to connect with the audience more. Well, the crowd went nuts for his stirring, strong performance. Piers said there are "lots of great singers" and that he wasn't sure if Braswell was as good as the others, adding that he wasn't sure he'd buy Braswell's album or pay to see him perform. Sharon told Braswell he looked very sexy and said he was "fabulous" and "lovely." The Hoff said he loved Braswell's story and that he kept coming back, and added that he would buy Braswell's album.
Factory girl: Jessica Price told her story of working in a factory in Michigan and how different her life is now with a chance to win $1 million and a show in Vegas. Price dedicated her song, Sarah McLachlan's "Angel," to her mother, her angel. Her mom cried as she sang. Piers said that every time he'd seen Price perform, he thought there was something missing. "But tonight, finally, it all came together," he said. Sharon said McLachlan would "love" what Price did and said she'd finally found a style for her that fits. The Hoff, getting a little emotional as he spoke, said she channeled all her pain and heartache into the song.
It's now or never: Elvis impersonator Joseph Hall talked about paying tribute to his hero and listening to The King's music on road trips with his father. He took on the challenge of performing "A Little Less Conversation," a remix he said Elvis didn't perform very often. He had the fans going nuts, for sure. Piers said that judging purely on his singing, "that was terrible." "You sing Elvis like I would sing Elvis in a karaoke bar while I'm drunk." But he said there was something about Hall that was "incredibly entertaining." Sharon praised him for getting more confident with his performance. The Hoff said he didn't know what Piers was smoking because Hall "absolutely nailed it."
Lonely boy? Neal E. Boyd said he was going to sing "All By Myself" because he was "always the fat kid" in school and that meant he was lonely a lot. He dedicated his performance to his school choir teacher because once he started singing, nobody made fun of him anymore. It started off a little slow, but Boyd brought it home for the big finish. Piers called it a big risk but said it was like watching a volcano because nothing was going on before it erupted. Sharon said she was worried when he first started singin, but she got goose bumps when he hit the chorus and showed his strength. The Hoff said Boyd is "absolutely the front runner."
The Wright stuff: The Wright Kids planned to perform "ABC" by The Jackson 5. They dedicated their song to their music teacher. The performance came off a little flat. Piers said it would be very tough for the family band to get into the top five, but they didn't themselves and their family proud. Sharon said they made the song their own and said they should be happy with themselves. The Hoff seemed to be closing the book on the group, telling them, "Look how far you got!"
Is she going? Queen Emily decided to take on "And I Am Telling You" by Jennifer Holliday (popularized even further by Jennifer Hudson in her Oscar-winning performance in "Dreamgirls"). Piers said "there's always a moment in this show, normally around this time, when somebody comes out and they just rip that stage to pieces. You just did that." He said Queen Emily just jumped ahead of Neal E. Boyd. Sharon said Emily had the voice and the stage presence to be a born entertainer. The Hoff told her she knocked it out of the park.
No stringz attached: Violin-playing brothers Nuttin' But Stringz took a risk by performing a song they created themselves in honor of their mother. Piers acknowledged that it was a big risk performing a song they wrote themselves. He said they were up against nine other singing acts, but "if I ask myself ... which of all the acts would I pay my own money to see perform in Vegas? It's you two. Every time." Sharon said she wanted to meet their mom "because she did a hell of a job." The Hoff said it's almost like Led Zeppelin on violins and "we'll see you in the final."
Rocket Man: Eli Mattson said Elton John is one of his heroes and he remembered, at the age of 11, watching John perform. Mattson gave his rendition of "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word." Piers said it felt pretty great. He thought Mattson held back a little bit, but this week he let loose and "the piano playing was just ridiculous." Sharon said she knew Elton John was watching and "I know he will not be disappointed in that performance." The Hoff said he really nailed it.
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