The America's Got Talent Semifinals Begin Tonight

The America's Got Talent semifinals begin tonight, which means we're one step closer to finding out which act will win $1 million this year. As always, there's a colorful mix of finalists still in the running -- from basketball dunking entertainers to an opera singer. While we didn't discover America's answer to Susan Boyle this season, there are some praise-worthy performers  in the bunch who are definitely worth rooting for.  Here's a quick reminder of the remaining Got Talent finalists:

• Acrodunk, Houston, Texas (Basketball Dunking Entertainers)
• Arcadian Broad, Orlando, Florida (Young Dancer)
• Drew Thomas Magic, Orlando, Florida (Illusionist)
• Fab 5, Morgan, Utah (Power Tap Dancers)
• FootworKINGz, Chicago, Illinois (Dance Ensemble)
• Grandma Lee, Jacksonville, Florida (Comedian)
• Hairo Torres, Grants Pass, Oregon (Breakdancer)
• Jeffrey Ou, Carrollton, Texas (Pianist)
• Kevin Skinner, Mayfield, Kentucky (Country Singer/Guitarist)
• Lawrence Beamen, Walnut Creek, California (Singer)
• Mario & Jenny, Las Vegas, Nevada (Variety Duo)
• Paradizo Dance, Brooklyn, New York (Acrobatic Dance Group)
• The Texas Tenors, Houston, Texas (Singing Group)
• Tony Hoard, New Castle, Indiana (Canine Flying Disc Team)
• The Voices of Glory, Highland, New York (Family of Singers)
• Barbara Padilla, Houston, Texas (Opera Singer)
• Drew Stevyns, Sykesville, Maryland (Singer & Guitarist)
• The EriAm Sisters, Seattle, Washington (Singing Group)
• Erik and Rickie, Seattle, Washington (Young Ballroom Dancers)
• Recycled Percussion, Goffstown, New Hampshire (Band)

If the finalists aren't interesting enough to make us watch this week, NBC is treating us to a performance by celebrity judge David Hasselhoff during Wednesday night's results show.  (Whether we're cheering for his performance or laughing at his attempt, we predict that the Hoff will entertain.)

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