AGT Reveals 44 Acts Going Live In Season 20 — Which Quarter-Finalists Get Your Vote On Night 1?
With Season 20 auditions finally behind us, we now know which 44 America's Got Talent acts will be competing live for viewers' votes — and it's quite the eclectic group.
This season's wide-reaching list of quarter-finalists includes a disgraced Vanderpump Rules star looking for redemption, a 10-year-old rock 'n' roll superstar, a mother-son music duo that will melt your heart, a trio of terrifying clowns, multiple heart-stopping danger acts, and the show's first-ever dog act... consisting entirely of robotic dogs.
The 44 quarter-finalists will compete live over four weeks, with 11 acts returning to the stage for each episode. The action begins tonight (NBC, 8/7c) with the following names: musician Steve Ray Ladson, dance crews B Unique Crew and Loco Pop Familia, R&B group CitiLimitz, clown trio Phobias, comedian Shuler King, cover band Tom Sandoval & the Most Extras, danger act Sirca Marea, dance group Light Wire, and singers Charity Lockhart and Jourdan Blue.
The two-hour live episodes will continue to air Tuesdays at 8 pm, while the one-hour result shows will air Wednesdays at 8 pm.
Scroll down for the full list of acts competing in the AGT quarter-finals (presented in the order they were announced by Terry Crews), then drop a comment with your thoughts. Which of these worthy contestants will get your vote in Season 20?
Steve Ray Ladson (Week 1)
The country singer auditioned with his original song "Back of My Truck," sending him through to the front of the line.
B Unique Crew (Week 1)
This head-turning (and occasionally head-detaching) dance crew nearly earned a Golden Buzzer on the final day of auditions.
Loco Pop Familia (Week 1)
After being called "annoying" by Mel B, this cuddly dance crew has something to prove: "We will show Mel B that America loves cats!"
CitiLimitz (Week 1)
This R&B trio charmed Mel B with a serenade — but can their harmonies win over the viewers at home?
Phobias (Week 1)
We're pretty sure the judges were too scared not to send this terrifying trio through to the live shows.
Shuler King (Week 1)
This funeral director-turned-comedian had the judges in stitches with a lively routine.
Tom Sandoval & the Most Extras (Week 1)
What #Scandoval? The former Vanderpump Rules star will be back to SUR-ve vocals in the live shows.
Sirca Marea (Week 1)
This married couple put everything on the line in their gravity- and death-defying audition.
Light Wire (Week 1)
This Brazilian act, which delivered what Simon Cowell called "one of the most beautiful, stunning" performances he's seen on AGT, was the first Golden Buzzer recipient of the season.
Charity Lockhart (Week 1)
This musical mom struck a chord with the audience — and with Mel B, who gave Lockhart a Golden Buzzer.
Jourdan Blue (Week 1)
This New Orleans-based street singer — and his exceptional head of hair — made the most of his time on the AGT stage, winning a Golden Buzzer.
Leo High School Choir (Week 2)
This Chicago-based school group left a "powerful" impression on Simon Cowell.
Ben Hightower (Week 2)
This Tennessee native traded his Military career for a shot at stardom, going viral with his performance of Chappell Roan's "Pink Pony Club."
EDT Dance Team (Week 2)
The death drop is a dangerous art, but this dance team has perfected it. Plus, who could say no to all that pink?
Alain Simonov (Week 2)
There's something "mystical and sexy" about this 24-year-old magician, according to Sofia Vergara. Let's see if America agrees.
Bay Melnick Virgolino (Week 2)
This 10-year-old rocker could shred with the best of 'em, which he proved with his electrifying audition.
Alex Zinger & Crew (Week 2)
It didn't work out for him the first time, but Alex finally managed to dance his way into the judges' hearts in Season 20.
Mama Duke (Week 2)
"Feels So Good" was one of the best original songs we've ever heard on the AGT stage, so it came as no surprise when it also shot to the top of the iTunes pop charts.
Boston Dynamics (Week 2)
We've seen plenty of animal acts on AGT. But robot dogs? That's a new one — and still weirdly cute.
Jonglissimo (Week 2)
Impressive juggling meets mind-blowing artistry when this one-of-a-kind Austrian act takes the stage.
Duo Stardust (Week 2)
Performing stunts while rolling around on skates is difficult enough — but this duo took it to the next level by adding acrobatics and pyrotechnics into the mix.
Unreal (Week 2)
This group came all the way from India to prove to their parents that they could make it as dancers — and make it they did (complete with a Golden Buzzer).
Micah Palace (Week 3)
This mega-viral Connecticut native managed to impress the judges with a single turntable, his mom's ironing board and a microphone.
Maceo Harrison (Week 3)
A member of the iconic Savannah Bananas, this dancer used every inch of the stage (and every last drop of his own energy) to leave the judges speechless.
Mastermind (Week 3)
Simon Cowell called his audition "the best magic we've seen all year," so it came as no surprise when he was revealed to be joining the live shows.
Benn Family Band (Week 3)
The judges still get emotional thinking about this family band, who displayed incredible resilience after losing their home in the recent Altadena fires.
Anna Saranina (Week 3)
A former member of Deadly Games, one of the most iconic AGT acts of all time, Anna returned to the stage solo at the behest of her young daughter.
Austin Brown (Week 3)
When his first audition didn't earn him the yeses he needed, this determined singer returned to the AGT stage for redemption — and he got it!
Chris Turner (Week 3)
This freestyle rapper made it through by spitting verses about Simon Cowell's grocery shopping habits. And we're sold!
Girish and the Chronicles (Week 3)
This Indian band blew the judges away with a rockin' remix of Adele's "Set Fire to the Rain."
Jacqueline & Wagner (Week 3)
This high-flying, wild-swinging couple is not to root for — while also crossing our fingers and toes that they don't fall to the ground.
Messoudi Brothers (Week 3)
Yes, these were the brothers who managed to undress and swap outfits... all while juggling enormous knives from across the stage.
Jessica Sanchez (Week 3)
A semifinalist from the show's first-ever season, Sanchez returned to AGT in a big way with her Golden Buzzer-winning performance of Benson Boone's "Beautiful Things."
Team Recycled (Week 4)
What began as a small group of dancers on stage quickly evolved into "an event," with performers appearing throughout the entire auditorium.
Zak Mirz (Week 4)
This endearing magician used his daughter's favorite things to create an impressive act the judges couldn't resist.
Chuck Adams (Week 4)
We've never heard the Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris" sung quite like this before — and we mean that in the best way.
Gendai (Week 4)
Direct from Japan, this performer combines light and dance to create a truly unique experience.
Cole Swensen & Judy (Week 4)
We would have loved Swensen's performance of Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" even if Swensen wasn't joined on the cello by his mom — but that did make us love it more.
TT Boys (Week 4)
These flippin' incredible acrobats have been performing together for 20 years, and it shows in their confident, undeniable connection.
Crash Adams (Week 4)
Already a viral sensation, this band found even more success after their audition; their original song "Optimist" climbed the charts, surpassing the likes of Justin Bieber and Chappell Roan.
Astrid Jorgensen (Week 4)
This Australian vocalist managed to turn the AGT audience into a choir all its own, resulting in a surprisingly beautiful group performance of Toto's "Africa."
The Funkateer Dancers (Week 4)
This old-school Michigan foursome had everyone cheering for their fancy footwork — and had Terry Crews hitting his Golden Buzzer.
Birmingham Youth Choir (Week 4)
We're still feeling the joy from this gospel choir's Golden Buzzer-winning, Sister Act-inspired audition.
The Boykinz (Week 4)
Terry Crews hit his other Golden Buzzer for these sisters from Georgia, whose singing, dancing routine had everyone ready to giddy-up.