Down to Ten

Last night, we learned the top ten "America's Got Talent" contestants.

The Wright Kids, Queen Emily, Neal E. Boyd, Paul Salos and Jessica Price came from Tuesday night's competition. From Wednesday's came Kaitlyn Maher, Donald Braswell, Nuttin But Stingz, Eli Matson and Joseph Hall. I suppose that the judges were right choosing Hall over baton master, Jonathan Burkin, because he might not be able to provide enough variety for an hour and a half show. However, does Las Vegas really need another Elvis impersonator?

Almost all the acts are singers. Does that give Nuttin But Stringz an edge? They are very engaging and unique, so I wouldn't mind that at all. I did like Kaitlyn's performance this week, but I still think she and the Wright Kids are too young for Vegas.

Cutting the group down to five next week is going to be brutal. Last night, they had Queen Emily and Neal out on stage together. They have been bringing contestants out in pairs all through the show, announcing who was staying and who was going. Even the judges were shocked at the idea that one of the two frontrunners were going to go home. Surprise! They were both staying. Just shows how difficult it will be next time.