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Chicago Boyz
Known for their immense energy and ridiculous, acrobatic, gymnastic and jump rope(-tastic) tricks, the Chicago Boyz were amazing as always. A couple of the guys had some miscues but they were really small compared to the whole scope of the performance. I love the energy the Chicago Boyz bring each time they perform.
Branden James
I thought his performance was good. Definitely better than the last time he performed but I'm not sure if it will be enough. I personally didn't like the song choice of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" because it was too cliché. I think Branden is great but, with Forte powering through each week, it's an uphill battle for him.
Innovative Force
It's truly amazing what this group of young ladies can do. The group is not only a dance team but a team that can flip and somersault for days. The best part of the performance was a star formed by members of the group by holding other members, spinning and tossing them while doing so. It was pretty neat to watch.
KriStef Brothers
This comedic, strength and acrobatic duo has honestly just gotten on my nerves this entire competition. I don't know I just haven't been able to connect to them as I have with some of the other acts. That being said, tonight was the first night I actually liked their performance.
The theme to their act was a cross between a cheesy infomercial and a Richard Simmons video. Not sure if it'll be enough to make it through but it was pretty cool to watch.
D'Angelo and Amanda
You honestly wouldn't think this pair is as young as they are. D'Angelo and Amanda already dance like the pros. Their precision on each and every step is incredible to watch each time they perform. What more can I say?
Catapult Entertainment
Look, I think the group has a great act and I like watching one performance at a time. I still can't see myself paying a premium to sit for an hour or two and watch a bunch of shadows form shapes to tell stories. It just doesn't make sense as a headlining show in Las Vegas to me.
Forte
This group definitely gave Branden James a run for his money. The trio sung the (still) everso popular "My Heart Will Go On" from Titanic...but completely in Spanish.
Forte should be careful, though, with singing songs in another language. Although beautiful, many people at home may not connect to the song if it's in a different language than his/her own. That being said, I still loved the group's performance.
Taylor Williamson
All this guy has to do is talk and he can put a smile on anyone's face. The comedian has awesome, well-prepared material along with a quirky and awkward stage presence that wins over the crowd every time. This guy is truly great.
Collins Key
If you've seen some of my other AGT-related posts, you know Collins has been my favorite since day one. He's just a nice, all around good person and it would be cool to see a magician win the competition - it would be the first time ever on the American version of the show. He did a trick involving host, Nick Cannon's, $250k watch.
At the beginning of the trick, Collins set Nick's watch to some unannounced time. He then told judge, Howie Mandel, to set his own personal watch to any time he wished. After smashing two cheap watches in brown paper bags and revealing Nick's watch was safe in the third bag, Collins revealed that - without knowing what time Howie was setting his watch for - he had set Nick's watch to the same exact time. It was exciting to see.
Kenichi Ebina
I honestly don't know what to call his act. It's a mix of dance, technology and a little bit of acrobatics. Like Catapult Entertainment, I like watching one of his performances at a time but can't imagine paying to see one or two hours of it. He's another act that I just haven't been able to connect to.
Jimmy Rose
The country crooner has a pretty big fan base. However, I'm not sure if it will carry him to the finals. To me, he picked a safe song with "God Gave Me You." It was good but something sounded a little off. Not to mention, it looked like he may have slipped up - albeit very slight - on the lyrics.
Cami Bradley
She closed the show with her rendition of "Livin' On A Prayer." Her version was amazing simply because it was something fresh and different. She decided to do a stripped down, slower version of the song with just her at a piano joined by a strings orchestra. It was, by far, one of the best performances of the night.
So who's in my TOP 6? In no particular order I have...
Cami Bradley - It would be a travesty if she didn't go through.
Taylor Williamson - Witty comedy and a lovable personality should propel this fan favorite to the finals.
Collins Key - Even though Howard called his act "rushed" his huge fan base of "Keypers" - the most of any AGT act with over 50k EACH on Twitter and Instagram plus being the No.1 WORLDWIDE trending topic on Twitter last night - should carry him through.
Forte - This group has consistently been one of the top acts in the competition. Don't see them leaving.
D'Angelo and Amanda - The precision they have for being so young has won the hearts of viewers. They deserve to go through to the finals.
Kenichi Ebina - Despite me not being able to connect with him personally, I think he'll be voted through to next week.
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