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The America’s Got Talent Top 5 was chock full of singers and musicians so of course that means the America’s Got Talent finals was chock full of some great music. Here’s the list of music performed on tonight’s America’s Got Talent finals:

Donald Braswell II Top 5: Sang “You Raise Me Up” by Josh Groban again, this time with choral

Neal E. Boyd Top 5: Sang “Nessun dorma” from the opera Turandot again

Queen Emily Top 5: Sang “One Moment in Time” as performed by Whitney Houston

Nuttin’ But Stringz Top 5: Performed an original piece (their first-ever composition).
(check out Nuttin’ But Stringz music from iTunes)

Eli Mattson Top 5: Sang “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)” by Phil Collins.

Here’s a link to all the music from America’s Got Talent.

I was just noticing that it’s been almost a week since I posted to this blog. I think this often happens for me near the end of America’s Got Talent. Not exactly sure why that happens, but it does. This year I think it was probably because I was in mourning/denial that America could have screwed things up so bad that they’d kick off my Jessica Price. Yes, she is mine.

Ok, she’s not really mine at all. I don’t know her aside from what I’ve seen on TV, read on Jessica Price’s myspace page and other online sources. I guess it’s like picking a horse in the Kentucky derby. You kind of grow fond of them and want them to win and so you feel like you somehow have some connection with them. The best I can boast is that I’m on the first page of google for a search for Jessica Price.

You can imagine my jealousy of John Gonzalez who did a full video interview of Jessica and even hosted a America’s Got Talent live chat during the show today. I wanted to stop by the chat, but 1. my kids came first (as so they should) and 2. since America’s Got Talent doesn’t start here in Vegas until a couple hours after Michigan, I didn’t want to hear any spoilers about the show.

It’s ok, I’m not really mad at John. He’s been very good to me and my blog. Now let’s just see if he can hook me up with an interview with Jessica. What do you think John?

Well, I’ll end my mourning by posting John Gonzalez’s interview of Jessica Price and then 2 Jessica Price “music videos”

Video of Jessica Price performing her song “You Are With Me” at home in Freeport, Mich.

Video of Jessica Price performing her song “Lost in a Dream” at her home in Freeport, Mich.

One day when Jessica is famous, you can say that you heard her first on Pure America’s Got Talent.

P.S. Jessica, if you read this and somehow end up performing as a surprise guest at the America’s Got Talent Las Vegas Show my wife and I would love to take you for dinner.

Tonight, the America’s Got Talent Season 3 Top 5 were announced. That means it’s time to vote for which of the America’s Got Talent Top 5 will win America’s Got Talent Season 3.

A full analysis of the top 5 and the 5 sent home tonight coming soon.

Much liked we posted the Pure America’s Got Talent Top 10 prediction, here’s the Pure America’s Got Talent Top 5 prediction. The following prediction comes from 2621 votes recorded on our America’s Got Talent Top 10 poll.

Predicted America’s Got Talent Top 5:
Donald Braswell received 1215 votes
Eli Mattson received 547 votes
Nuttin’ But Stringz received 237 votes
Neal Boyd received 177 votes
Kaitlyn Maher received 162 votes

America’s Got Talent Top 10 not making the AGT Top 5:
Jessica Price received 106 votes
Queen Emily received 84 votes
Joseph Hall received 45 votes
The Wright Kids received 29 votes
Paul Salos received 19 votes

In full disclosure, this is not a scientific poll by any means. This is definitely swayed by the type of traffic that is sent to Pure America’s Got Talent. For example, someone who finds this site searching for Nuttin’ But Stringz is probably more likely to vote for them. However, you could also argue that the more people searching google for Eli Mattson the more likely he is to win America’s Got Talent since after all America’s Got Talent is in large part a popularity contest.

Also, I should note that the comments on this blog have been smothered by fans of Donald Braswell. I think you can see that reflected in the voting results above. All of that said, I think Donald Braswell should make it into the Top 5 even if this poll is a little swayed.

I should also comment on a very personal note that it’s very sad for me to post that Jessica Price is predicted to be in the bottom 5. I’m normally very happy when my website predicts the results of a reality TV show. This might be one of the first times I hope that the predictions above are wrong.

It’s only fitting that we continue to list all of the America’s Got Talent music. Every member of the top 10 is a musician singing or playing some song. Below you’ll find a list of all the music that was performed by the America’s Got Talent Top 10.

Neal Boyd Sang “All by Myself” by Eric Carmen

Queen Emily Sang “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” by Jennifer Holliday

Paul Salos Sang “New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra

The Wright Kids Sang “ABC” by The Jackson 5

Jessica Price Sang “Angel” by Sarah McLachlan

Eli Mattson Sang “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word” by Elton John

Nuttin’ But Stringz Performed an original peice titled “Winner”

Donald Braswell Sang “To Where You Are” by Josh Groban

Joseph Hall Sang “A Little Less Conversation” by Elvis

Kaitlyn Maher Sang “I’ll Be There” by The Jackson 5

Check out the videos from last night’s America’s Got Talent top 10 performances. Season 3 has been quite entertaining. Dominated by singers, but I still really enjoyed the entertainment value of them all.

Read my full review of America’s Got Talent top 10. Also, make sure you go and buy your tickets for America’s Got Talent Las Vegas Winner’s show.

UPDATE: Neal Boyd wins America’s Got Talent, but it was announced that Terry Fator and all of the AGT Top 5 will be performing at the MGM Grand Garden Arena with Neal.

Tonight Jerry Springer announced that the winner of America’s Got Talent season 4 will be headlining in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Being from Las Vegas, that’s a great venue and a very large venue at that. Here’s a link where you can purchase America’s Got Talent Season 3 Winner show tickets.

America’s Got Talent promises to have some surprise guest appearances. Wonder who that could be. Here’s the rest of the details for the show:
America’s Got Talent – Purchase Tickets
MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
Fri, Oct 17, 2008 08:00 PM

US $39.50 – US $99.50

Onsale to General Public: Fri, 09/05/08 10:00 AM PDT

Of course, the next question is if this is just the beginning of the America’s Got Talent tour. We’ll have to wait for an announcement about that one.

It looks like it’s going to take about a day before I’ll be able to post the videos from America’s Got Talent top 10 performance show. However, there’s no need for me to delay in posting my thoughts about the performances.
Best Performances of the Night
Jessica Price – I admit I’m a little biased towards Jessica, but who can argue about that performance. Beauty, grace a wonderful set and just raw talent singing on stage.
Queen Emily – Just like Gladys Knight graced the Las Vegas strip for so many years, I could see Queen Emily doing the same.
The Wright Kids – There’s a wonderful innocence about these 3 that just makes me watch and smile. Tonight was no different. I also love how at the end they totally highlighted the little one spinning the bass.

Disappointing Performances of the Night
Nuttin’ But Stringz – I normally love these guys, but when you’re competing for 1 million dollars you have to stick to your best stuff. Still better than the other performances listed below, but not up to their previous performances.
Eli Mattson – His piano work was good and singing still excellent, but it seemed like a really poor song choice. Of all the famous Elton John pieces he chose that one? I expected something a little bit more from him.
Donald Braswell – This guy always chooses good songs and I think that’s why he’s gotten this far. I’m sad to say, but the Hoff was right in the video montage. Donald doesn’t connect with the audience. I’d buy a CD, but I wouldn’t want to see him perform in a show in Las Vegas.
Neal Boyd – Another poor song choice. Sounded too high for him and didn’t showcase his vocal talent very well.

Unremarkable Performances of the Night
Joseph Hall – The crowd was more entertaining than him. Watching the crowd go wild made me laugh, but that’s about it. Unfortunately, I’m from Las Vegas and there’s too many Elvis in Las Vegas already.
Kaitlyn Maher – She finally had some movement. She sang as she walked out on stage. Piers said it all.
Paul Salos – I think I was a little distracted by Paul’s song choice since it was the same song that Indigo (sp?) had slaughtered in their audition.

Of course, these are just my observations of this performance. Not necessarily for the entire show and not necessarily who I think will be going home tomorrow. I’ll save that for another post tomorrow.

UPDATE: Someone who claims to be a friend of the family commented on another post that “Kaitlyn was very sick this week with a very bad cold and had lost her voice right up until just before the show. She was still excited about singing for everyone and did a great job even with the larygitis.”

I’m not sure that it changes my opinion of her, but she did do very well since I didn’t really notice any major difference than usual.

NBC previously renewed America’s Got Talent for a fourth season. Tonight on the show, they said that soon they’d start the auditions for America’s Got Talent season 4. Here’s the information on the auditions from the NBC America’s Got Talent website:

Are you are sitting on your couch enjoying America’s Got Talent thinking you have what it takes to impress our judges? We invite you to audition for season 4.

Join our mailing list to get the latest audition updates including the cities we will be visiting.
Good luck and we look forward to seeing your talent!

Simon Cowell, & The America’s Got Talent Production Team

If you’re planning on auditioning, leave a comment with a link to your talent. I’d love to post your talent on my website in anticipation of the next season.

UPDATE: I just found the following on the NBC website:

We have begun the search for the most talented people in America to perform on the fourth season of America’s Got Talent.
TO BE CONSIDERED AS A CONTESTANT FOLLOW THESE THREE STEPS:
1. Make a 2-3 minute videotape of your act. All music performed must be a “cover version” of a popular, published song. NO ORIGINALS please. We will accept VHS & DV tapes along with DVDs. (Please NO hi-8s or formats that need VHS adaptors.) Label the tape or disc with your name, act name, address and phone number.
2. Download and complete the following forms.
Eligibility Requirements/Casting Information Sheet/Personal Release Form
Adobe Reader is required to view the forms. Click here to download a free copy if you do not have it installed. Please take your time and answer all the questions. We will not view your tape, unless you have completed, signed, and enclosed the Casting Information Sheet and Personal Release form.
3. Send it to our producers:
Please label your package and send it to:
America’s Got Talent, Season 4
3727 W. Magnolia Blvd., #808
Burbank, CA 91505
WE’RE COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU.
America’s Got Talent will also be conducting open calls around the country. Cities and dates will be announced soon and all the details and required forms will be posted on this site.

This should be fun. Of all the reality tv shows, I think that the America’s Got Talent judges are as much apart of the show as any other show. So, it’s only right for us to have a vote on who your favorite and least favorite AGT judge is. We’ll just assume the judge with the most votes is the most favorite and the one with the least number of votes is the least favorite.