“America’s Got Talent” has selected the Top 36 acts, which will include three Wild Cards, to compete for the $1 million grand prize. The season 11 live performance shows take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The Top 36 are divided into groups of 12 to perform each week.The first 12 acts of the Top 36 took the stage to perform for America’s vote.
The first results shown had 7 acts that advanced and 5 were eliminated. Advancing to the semi finals were Laura Bretan, Musicality, Jayna Brown, Jon Dorenbos, Tape Face, Lori Mae Hernandez and Deadly Games. The five acts eliminated were Hara, Dorothy Williams, The Outlawz, Daniel Joyner and Sila Sveta.
The second week of live shows saw Calysta Bevier, Kadie Lynn, Sal Valentinetti, Steven Brundage,The Clairvoyants, Viktor Kee and Sofie Dossi advance to the semi finals. The five acts eliminated were Throwings, Ryan Stock and Amberlynn, Sos and Victoria, FlIP and Moya Angela.
The last 12 of the Top 36 acts performed on Tuesday, August 23. Advancing to the semi finals were Grace Vanderwaal, Brian Justin Crum, Edgar, Blake Vogt, Malevo, Linkin Bridge and Kaden Bart Rocket.The five acts eliminated were Alla and Daniel, Vello Vaher, Julia Sotti, The Passing Zone and Ronee Martin.
We were on hand at the live show and spoke with the judges and contestants after the performance shows.
Check out the video interviews with Calysta Bevier who was advanced to the semifinals.
Calysta Bevier America’s Got Talent interview 2016 by TVMusic Network
The semi finals begin on August 30th. Viewers can choose their favorite act by phone, Facebook, on NBC.com, via Google (search “AGT”) and via the AGT app (available on the App Store and Google Play). Fans will also have the chance to save an act in jeopardy each week during Wednesday results shows via Google’s Instant Save.
