We did it, folks. After nine weeks of auditions, plus two clip shows, we finally know which 55 acts will be competing in the live episodes of America's Got Talent Season 18.
Prior to tonight, only this season's seven Golden Buzzer winners — dance groups Chibi Unity and Murmuration; Chioma and the Atlanta Drum Academy; the Mzsani Youth Choir; and singers Gabriel Henrique, Lavender Darcangelo and Putri Ariani — were guaranteed a spot in the live shows. And given the show's track record for Golden Buzzer recipients winning the whole shebang, these seven acts are definitely the ones to beat this season.
Those seven acts are now joined by 48 other hopefuls, whom the judges — Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara — narrowed down from the countless auditions they saw this season. And with 18 full hours of try-outs in our rearview, we do mean countless.
This is the part of the season where things get real. Not only are these 55 acts now competing for America's votes, but NBC is also doubling up on AGT, giving us two hours of performances on Tuesdays (8/7c) and one hour of results on Wednesdays (also 8/7c).
Read on for a full list of the acts competing live this season, then drop a comment with your thoughts below. Did your favorite(s) make it through? And who will you be rooting for next week?