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NBC announced that they’d be ruining America’s Got Talent for another season. You can see Simon Cowell just licking his chops can’t you? Here’s an excerpt from the announcement as reported by Hollywood Reporter:

NBC has renewed “America’s Got Talent” for a fourth season.

“The production team has stepped up their game creatively as proven by the strong ratings,” said NBC’s president of alternative programming Craig Plestis. “This is the only show where truly unique and talented performers can achieve their ultimate dream.”

“Got Talent” is the most-watched show of the summer and ranked third among programs in the adults 18 to 49 demographic.

I for one am very glad that the show got renewed. I wasn’t really worried about it to be honest with you. I knew that the ratings were doing great. Despite allowing a number of untalented people into the top 40, it’s still very entertaining to watch.

Cas Haley - A unique style that mixes so many

Terry Fator - I love how the Hoff complained about it being a ventriloquist.

Of course, he then blew people out of the water with an impersonation of Kermit’s “What a Wonderful World”

The Best Contortionist ever on America’s Got Talent. Plus, I give her bigger props for hitting the bulls eye at the end of her performance.

Bianca Ryan - I’m still always amazed that that sound comes out of such a little girl. It’s really something else. Props to her for getting to perform in “V” the Ulimate Variety show.

Julienne Irwin - I’ve loved this girl since she first performed. I’m not sure what it is about her. A nice mix of raw talent with humility. I think I first grew most fond of her when they asked where she usually sang and she said her bedroom.

Taylor Ware - The only time I’ve really enjoyed Yoddeling was hearing Taylor do it. Plus, I love that she learned it by going to the library.

Butterscotch - It’s amazing that those different sounds come out of her. The first time I heard her, I thought she had a background band.

And her original performance just blows me away.

If you’re like me, then you’re really sad to have the Russian Bar Trio get injured and unable to continue with the show. Here’s a link to see a video of the Russian Bar Trio. With such talent, it’s sad to see them not be able to continue on with the show. I hope that they either come back for the finale of America’s Got Talent or come back to compete on the show next year.

Since the Russian Bar Trio couldn’t continue on, America was given the chance to vote for the “wildcard” act that will be the last member of the America’s Got Talent Top 40.

Here’s your chance for your favorite AGT wildcard act:

If you’ve forgotten any of the America’s Got Talent wildcard acts, then below you’ll find videos of all the America’s Got Talent wildcard acts.
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A lot was made on America’s Got Talent of Donald Braswell not singing professionally for 11 years since tearing a neck muscle. Well, it turns out that he has sung in what could be considered a professional capacity. Below’s the story from My San Antonio:

Incidentally, a couple of people who saw the performance Tuesday said they were confused by the suggestion Braswell hadn’t sung on a stage for 11 years.

After all, he did perform not too long ago in a San Antonio Symphony concert staging of “Camelot.” He’s also part of the local Three Tenors.

To be fair, I did hear him clarify on the show that he hadn’t sung professionally for 11 years. When I spoke with him, he explained further.

“Professional to me is performing for an audience in a professional environment and to be able to earn a living from it, make it your career.”

That hasn’t been the case since his accident. However, he hopes this opportunity in front of a national audience on “Talent” will help him recapture a singing career.

Meantime, he’s already had the chance to distribute a CD he made less than a year ago, called “New Chapter,” to several of the “Today” show personalities, including host/newswoman Ann Curry and weather personality Al Roker.

In case you missed it, Braswell appeared on the third hour of “Today” Tuesday morning. Curry and Roker also seemed impressed by his story and the faith it took to attempt a comeback.

If you’d like to hear selection from his CD and order one, go to Braswell’s MySpace page.

The fact that he sings with some pretty much professional groups in San Antonio cuts into his story a little, but it’s still remarkable what he was able to do. The problem for me isn’t that his story might be fake. It’s that his singing isn’t even the best opera singer on the show. That means he shouldn’t get voted back in. Unfortunately, I think I might be outvoted.

I still don’t understand why you’d bring a 4 year old on the show. I have a 4 year old son and there’s no way he could really say that he wanted to go on a show. I have to admit for a 4 year old she sings pretty good. Better than my son anyway, but seriously, what were her parents thinking.

All of that said, Kaitlyn is really cute.

Jerry was correct when he said that this was the singularly most exciting act that he’s seen on America’s Got Talent. This russian bar trio just left my mouth gaping open in awe of what she was able to do. I can’t even begin to think how you learn this.

Take a look at the video of the Russian Bar Trio from America’s Got Talent

Along with that, I found another video of the Russian Bar Trio from a show in Canada.

The thing that astounds me most is that I have never seen anything like it before. It amazes me that something so spectacular isn’t spreading like wildfire. I was so amazed by this Russian Bar that I figured there had to be more videos of Russian Bar acrobatics. Sure enough, I found this jaw dropping video of a few russian bar acrobats doing an extraordinary routine. Don’t believe me? Watch the video below that will knock your socks off. The finale is something that even though I’ve seen it, I still can’t believe they’re able to do it.

Here’s a bunch of interesting videos from America’s Got Talent.

Miss PussyKatt’s Grinding Audition - I think just the fact that it’s called a grinding audition is really enough to say about this video. Just watch and be awed (I didn’t say good or bad).

Another video of Miss PussyKatt from America’s Got Talent (works outside the US too)

Lil’Countrie and Page 1ne was one of the greatest most talented acts on the show. The only question is if they have enough tricks to last the to the end. Either way, I think they’ll definitely be exciting to watch in the future and they certainly did make New Orleans proud.

Ozzman - This impersonation of Ozzie Osborn is just awesome. Plus, the comments by Piers were absolutely hilarious. One of the best moments of the show I think. Enjoy the video of PiersOzzman

I think watching all of the various auditions on America’s Got Talent I think that Eli Mattson has to be the front runner. His voice is something that they’re going to just take to the next level. Many of the talents are one dimensional, but once they add a little production value to Eli Mattson’s performance he’s going to really knock it out of the park.

Enjoy the video of Eli Mattson’s America’s Got Talent Audition

Here’s the full video of Eli Mattson on America’s Got Talent

I thought this dance troupe like audition on America’s Got Talent was an interesting addition to the show. I wonder what they’d do with the prize money if they won. I guess they’d have to split it between all the members of Beyond Belief.

This audition was quite ridiculous in my book. I’m not sure what I think about draq queen and impersonations as a talent. Hopefully she he Derrick Barry as Britney Spears doesn’t go far.

The full video of Derrick Barry as Britney Spears on America’s Got Talent (works outside the US)

If you can watch this video and not just fall in love with this little boy, then you are crazy. I usually hate when they bring little kids on America’s Got Talent, but David Militello was great to watch. The only bad part about the video of David Militello below is that it is missing the best part of David Militello. David’s answers to the questions were awesome.

Enjoy the video of David Militello on America’s Got Talent

The full video of David Militello on America’s Got Talent (also works outside the US)