America's Got Talent - My Pick & Predictions

It has been one entertaining season of America's Got Talent and yes, I voted! Through the season I had a few personal favorites that I split my votes among - Silhouettes, Lys Agnes and Anna Graceman, but from go the smooth, stylish crooner Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. proves you can't judge a book by it's cover. He has paced himself nicely and with a human interest life story to match his talent, it truly is what this show is all about.

For the finals, of my season long favorites he is joined with the music group, POPLYFE; techno dance group, Team iLuminate; and contemporary, inspiration dance troupe, Silhouettes. As much as I would like for Landau to win, Silhouettes and Team iLuminate also fit the bill. Some critics feel it is the year of the dance, so either of those two teams could win. POPLYFE really kinda blew it in the finale with the off key vocals of their fearless leader, who pretty much turned to a crying, gooey mess when the judges gave their honest opinion. "You blew it, honey, now get over it," was what I was thinking.

A big part of me goes back to the power of one, here we have three groups and one soloist. He had to raise the bar for himself each round of competition and has kept up very well. I would definitely pay for his CD or go see his show. And even if Landau doesn't win, I am sure this will not be the last we hear of that sweet, velvet voice. As usual, I will tune in, but it is always fun for me to post my picks for such a thing, my personal ones and then my prediction of how it will all turn out in the end...

My Personal Picks by Rank:

My Winner - Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr.

2nd - Silhouettes

3rd - Team iLuminate

4th - POPLYFE

My Predictions by Rank:

Winner - Silhouettes

2nd - Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr.

3rd - Team iLuminate

4th - POPLYFE

...but, I really, really, REALLY want Landau to win!

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The results will be revealed during the season finale Wednesday, September 14 @ 8pm on NBC with host Nick Cannon.

Preview: America's Got Talent Finalists Revealed Tonight (My Picks)

Tonight, the Top 4 finalists for America's Got Talent, the series is the summer's runaway ratings winner again according to Nielsen Media. It is no wonder, especially with the talent the show had this season. Sure not all of them are runaway star's, but the variety sure was refreshing. Early on, my favorite, was body popper/dancer, Haspop, but he didn't make the Top 10. His performances were sure fun to watch. I know I can't move like that. All along, Fighting Gravity has been on my radar and with Haspop out of it, they are who I think should get that tour, the prize money and the Las Vegas show. Any of these entertainer's/acts that made it as far in the competition, definitely have their books getting filled. Jackie Evancho, the ten year old opera singer has certainly got talent and the momentum, but I can't see building a whole Vegas show around her. Not taking anything from her, this just makes me wonder about the show not having an age limit. It could work for or against her, but I won't be surprised if the 'cute little angel' factor doesn't push her all the way to the top. Aside from those two, the field seems to open up a bit.

The 'reveal' show airs tonight on NBC at 9pm EST with Nick Cannon as host and the judges Piers Morgan, Sharon Osborne and Howie Mandel. Although, they are no longer in the process of choice...now, it is up to the people. Since I am a 'people'...lol - here is My Top 4!

Fighting Gravity

Prince Poppycock

Michael Grasso

Jackie Evancho

We shall see who get's in for real, for real, but these four would make the Finals next week so much more interesting to me. Besides, they deserve to be there.