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"America's Got Talent's" national auditions moved on to New York City this week, with performances ranging from a 9-year-old blues guitar prodigy to a 74-year-old disco sensation to two singing hopefuls looking for second chances. Each performer is hoping to convince judges Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne, and David Hasselhoff to give them a chance to compete in Las Vegas, where America will vote on the best act. With a top prize of $1 million. The stakes are high, but that doesn't stop the judges from sending on some acts that probably won't make it past the first round. Below, Hulu takes a look at the week's highlights.
Tallan Nobel Latz
A 9-year-old who plays blues guitar? Sounds like perfect fodder for a talent show. With an interest in "rocky blues," this little soul man wows the audience with his technical prowess. As host Nick Cannon exclaims, "Tallan got talent!" The boy has class, too -- he says he'd like to win the prize money so his mom can quit her job and they can spend more time together.
Spiritual Harmonizers
Seven former postal workers, ranging in age from 21 to 76, came together 10 years ago to form a singing group. As the men harmonized Boyz II Men's "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday," the clear gospel tones of the lead singer got the audience on their feet, and even evoked a comparison to Stevie Wonder from Morgan.
Tony Ferrante
A 74-year-old retired barber, Tony Ferrante was fearless as he entertained the crowd -- and all but one skeptical judge -- with a freestyle disco number. He flaunted his smooth moves to Sylvester's disco hit "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)," unbuttoned shirt and all, as the crowd clapped the beat. While he didn't get Morgan's vote, the suave gent is going on to the next round.
The Platt Brothers
These three brothers -- who say they're best friends -- grew up without television, and had to come up with a lively way to keep themselves entertained. Dressed in baby blue track suits, the trio busts a move (and even breaks out a little miming) to get the audience going. Give it time, and you'll see these boys can flip.
Kari Callen
It seems each episode of "America's Got Talent" has the hopeful story of an artist who's overcome the odds to chase a dream. This week, radiology technician Kari Callen -- who has scars from a cleft lip and palate -- gets the judges on their feet with her rendition of "Somewhere (A Place for Us)" from West Side Story. The crowd's response leaves Callen in tears.
Matt and Anthony
What happens when two socially awkward guys are paired together as college roommates? In this case, you get a guitar/tap-dance duo. Matt and Anthony, who barely spoke to each other for months, finally connected when they realized they shared a passion for music and dance. Though their act doesn't have a name, it somehow works. We'll see them in Vegas.
Destined 2 Be
Indianapolis hip-hop dance crew Destined 2 Be knows how to put on a performance, popping their way through to Vegas. Their white glove robot-inspired moves entertained the audience, without missing a beat.
Mia Boostrom
Continuing a trend of young female singer-piano players on "America's Got Talent" (we say, "You go, girls!"), 16-year-old Mia Boostrom has returned to the "America's Got Talent" stage for her second chance -- she didn't make it past round 2 of last year's competition. Confident she now has what it takes to win a million dollars, she does a throaty version of "Georgia" with her very proud mom watching from the wings.
Kelli Glover
Former "American Idol" Season 1 contestant Kelli Glover put aside her dreams after getting voted off the show, working at a casino instead. Starting over fresh, her performance blew Hasselhoff away -- even getting him to exclaim "Girls from Jersey rock!" Will Glover go farther on "America's Got Talent?" Only time will tell.
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