Overview

• Six acts advanced by public vote: Jessica Sanchez, Jourdan Blue, Leo High School Choir, Chris Turner, LightWire, and Sirca Marea.
• They join Quarterfinal Golden Buzzer picks Micah Palace, Mama Duke, Team Recycled, and Steve Ray Ladson to complete the Finals field.
• Five semifinalists were eliminated: Bay Melnick Virgolino, Unreal, Birmingham Youth Fellowship Choir, TT Boys, and Zak Mirz.
• Mastermind’s withdrawal reduced the Semifinals to 11 performers and preceded the decision not to use the new Semifinals Golden Buzzer.
• The two-night finale airs Sept. 23–24 on NBC, with performances Tuesday and the $1 million winner announced Wednesday.