America’s Got Talent” is back after a two-week break with the first of four Live Quarterfinals. The competition heats up as we inch closer to the grand finale.
After eight rounds of auditions and a two-week pause for the Paris Summer Olympics, Season 19 of America’s Got Talent is officially launching its Live Shows with the Quarterfinals episode on Tuesday, August 13.
Tonight’s two-hour event, starting at 8/7c, kicks off the first of four Quarterfinal rounds. Each round will feature 11 acts performing live for the audience and judges Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and Simon Cowell.
At the end of the evening, one act will earn a Live Show Golden Buzzer from a judge, securing their spot in the Finals.
Will your favorite make it to the Semifinals? Voting opens now! Don’t miss Wednesday’s show to see who advances.
Get ready for the action by checking out the first 11 acts competing in tonight Quarterfinals. Refresh your memory on each of their auditions to see how they made it to this stage.
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Arshiya
Act: Contortion
The 13-year-old, who left India for the first time to audition for AGT, stunned the judges with a memorable and eerie contortion act that Simon Cowell likened to ‘The Exorcist.
Ashes & Arrows
Act: Band
Ciaran McMeeken, Benjamin Voigt, and Jonathan Calhoun are the Nashville-based country rock band Ashes & Arrows, who performed their original song “Born to Love” during the auditions.
Attraction Juniors
Act: Shadow Performance
Get ready to be enchanted! Attraction Juniors’ shadow performance to “The Lucky One” is a must-see for any Taylor Swift fan.
Flewnt and Inkabee
Act: Rap Duo
Father-son duo Flynt and Inkabee, representing Australia’s First Nations people, wowed the crowd with their hopeful hip hop. Howie Mandel even called Inkabee a superstar!
Hakuna Matata Acrobats
Act: Acrobatic
Hailing from Tanzania, the four-man acrobatic group, The Challengers, nearly defied gravity with their breathtaking audition.
Hypers Kids Africa
Act: Dance Group
Hypnotik Kids Africa, a Ugandan children’s dance crew, brought the house down with their joyful routine to “Bills.”
Liv Warfield
Act: Singer
Liv Warfield stunned Simon Cowell with her powerful original song “Stare,” earning a Golden Buzzer.
Los Osos High School
Act: Dance Group
Los Osos High School’s dance team kicked off Season 19 with a high-energy performance to Usher’s classic hits.
Phillip Lewis
Act: Baton
Georgia native, Avery Dixon, captivated the audience and judges with his infectious charm and showmanship.
Richard Goodall
Act: Singer
Shy Indiana janitor, Richard Goodall, stunned everyone with his powerful rendition of “Don’t Stop Believin’,” earning Heidi Klum’s Golden Buzzer.
Rhythm & Roni
Act: Dog Performing
Roni Sagi and her border collie Rhythm’s synchronized dance routine to Sia’s “California Dreamin'” was pure joy.
