Richard Goodall performed Michael Bolton’s “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You,” dedicating it to his fiancée, Angie. Though she couldn’t attend his audition in Los Angeles last spring, she was in the audience for this heartfelt performance.
What did the AGT judges say about Richard Goodall?
Heidi Klum, who had previously advanced Goodall with her Golden Buzzer, shared: “I just have a really soft spot for you in my heart.”
Simon Cowell called Goodall “one of the most memorable contestants we’ve had for a long, long time.” While he admitted he wouldn’t have chosen that song for Goodall, he praised him for “nailing it.” Cowell added, “If you make it through, you really do have a shot at winning this whole competition.”
How do the AGT live shows work?
This year’s live shows include four weeks of quarterfinals, followed by a semifinal round and a two-week finale. A new feature this season is the live show Golden Buzzer, where one judge per quarterfinal can send an act straight to the finals. In each quarterfinal week, 11 acts perform live, with one act receiving the Golden Buzzer and the rest determined by viewer votes. In the semifinals, 12 acts perform, with the top six from viewer votes joining the four Golden Buzzer acts in the finals.
Who got the Golden Buzzer in the first round of AGT quarterfinals?
Judge Sofia Vergara awarded her Golden Buzzer to the Hakuna Matata Acrobats from Tanzania, sending them directly to the finals.
When is the AGT finale?
The two-night Season 19 finale will air on September 17 and 24.
How do I vote on America’s Got Talent?
Votes can be cast until 7 a.m. Wednesday at nbc.com/agtvote or through the AGT app, available on Google Play and the App Store.
How many times can I vote on America’s Got Talent?
Viewers can vote up to 10 times per method, per voting period.