America’s Got Talent: The Top Ten…and “The Fault Line” is not Included? Tsk, Tsk America
It’s time for another round of “America’s Got Talent” and first off Jerry Springer announces the second group of five who will complete the Top 10 for a shot at one million dollars. Terry Fator, “The Calypso Tumblers”, Cas Haley, “The Duttons”, and Jason Pritchett were America’s favorites leaving me scratching my head for just a second. What about “Second Story Guys” or “The Fault Line”. Surely they were better than Jason or even “The Duttons”. Well, America voted and there you have it. Sharon echoed my sentiments when she commented that there were a couple of acts she wouldn’t have sent through. Oh well, it doesn’t really matter anyway because Cas Haley is going to win it all.
First up were “The Duttons”. Anything they do this week will be better than last week’s “La Bamba” (did they have to show that clip again?) They chose “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” and it was way better but Piers still buzzed them. I don’t think Piers likes them very much since he said they sounded like shrimp being boiled alive. Ouch. The Hoff thought they nailed it and Sharon thought they were as American as apple pie.
Following “The Duttons” was Robert Hatcher and yes he has a very good voice, a great back story, and an inspiring grandfather but it wasn’t his best performance. Piers did say his passion made up for his less than perfect vocal performance. I’m not sure he did enough to stay in the competition after singing Celine Dion.
Next up “The Calypso Tumblers” were hot, hot, hot! Their high energy was contagious and they were fantastic. These free spirited hard working guys are not going anywhere! I wish I could say the same for Jason Pritchett. I was glad to see him back on his guitar and back in his country comfort zone but he was kind of boring and didn’t show off his voice. Sadly thinking back to the accapella group “The Fault Line” he didn’t even compare. Piers thinks he has potential to sound like more than a cruise ship performer (that is his day job) and I think he does too but he may not have enough time to prove it.
Thankfully we moved on to Butterscotch. She amazed me once again with her beat boxing/singing skills. The girl is unique and has got it going on. Talk about raising the bar! Piers thought she needed to act more like a star and that she creeps around the stage like she doesn’t belong. Butterscotch told him she knows she’s a star. That comment could be good or bad for her. America likes confidence but America likes humility more. She will for sure be in the Final Four and her comment didn’t rub me too wrong…
Oh, it’s “The Glamazons”. I love them. I love their attitudes, their style, and how much fun they are to watch. I never tire of them, ever. Like never. The judges all pointed out they aren’t the best singers (which must have been hard to hear because during their video segment they were in heaven that they were told they were good singers) but they are sassy, they are performers, they are an act and Piers would pay money to see them. Me too, me too!!!
My favorite Cas Haley was up next. The boy can do no wrong. I LOVE his voice. Again he impressed me and I sat on the edge of my seat soaking in every word. I will totally buy his album. He blew The Hoff away once again. Sharon loved how natural and effortless he was. Piers thought that the blues was not his best style and that reggae was better but whatever!! I loved it!! He is incredibly versatile and could sing, “Rock me Amadeus” and I would love it even more.
The beloved ventriloquist Terry Fator consumed the stage after Cas. He too is another one I cannot wait to watch. I’m curious to see what he’ll bring and so far he has not disappointed me. I love his unique style and spot on impersonations and I laughed out loud through most of his performance. What a delight this man is. He will be performing well after this show is over. Piers told him he is the best ventriloquist he has ever seen. Who in America is not rooting for this guy??
Julienne Irwin, the 14-year-old country singer is slated to perform next. The song was hard and seemed too old for her. Maybe it’s because I sat enraptured in front of the television watching CMT the night before as Taylor Swift sang her new song about a boy (Drew I think his name was) she liked in high school that she could never have. Taylor Swift is a young kid singing about stuff a young kid goes through. Julienne needs to be more like that. She does have a really great voice though. Hopefully her pitchiness and too big song will be overlooked and America will give her another shot because she really does have talent.
Finally we have “Sideswipe”. Okay, first off, I liked the kids. Yes, I liked them!!! I thought it was great and fun. “Sideswipe” didn’t just rip off their shirts and flex and jump around like they have done in their previous acts. They gave their stuff a different flavor and I liked it. Boo on you Piers. Boo, boo, boo. I wanted to give him a big ol’ “X” through the television. I can’t believe he said it made him want to puke that they brought in the cutesy kids. Booooooooo! Piers may think they lost a million dollars on the cutesy kids but “Sideswipe” said it best by sharing that the kids they performed with are their students and their passion is to help the youth of America and performing with their students (now let me get my tissue and wipe my eyes dry!!) was worth the cost. Well said, well said. It was so well said that my mom demanded I get on the phone and vote for them immediately. Obeying her right away like any good daughter would I tried and tried to no avail (this was an hour after the show was over) so obviously America didn’t want to puke Piers!
After all ten acts performed the standouts were “The Calypso Tumblers”, Butterscotch, “The Glamazons”, Cas Haley, Terry Fator, and “Sideswipe”. Unfortunately for “The Duttons”, Robert Hatcher, Jason Pritchett, and Julienne Irwin they just didn’t bring it to their full potential. Two of these four acts will be going home. America voted and it is out of the judge’s hands. Besides, we all know there can only be one winner, right?
© Copyright 2007 Blindigo Magazine | Article written by Niki Tschirgi
