‘America’s Got Talent’ Announces Top 44 Acts Going into 2025 Live Shows

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Howie Mandel, Mel B, Terry Crews, Sofia Vergara, and Simon Cowell on 'America's Got Talent' 2025. Terry Crews hits the Golden Buzzer

The America’s Got Talent 2025 audition round is officially completed. After nine weeks of larger-than-life auditions, judges have decided which 44 acts will be competing in the upcoming live shows. America’s Got Talent 2025 live shows begin on Tuesday, August 19.

Top 44 Acts Continuing into The AGT Live Shows

1. Jourdan Blue

Golden Buzzer singer Jourdan Blue, will perform during the first week of AGT live shows.

    2. Messoudi Brothers

    Golden Buzzer juggling duo Messoudi Brothers will return to the AGT stage during week three of the live shows.

    3. Charity Lockhart

    Golden Buzzer singer Charity Lockhart, will perform during the first week of AGT live shows.

    4. The Funkateer Dancers

    Golden Buzzer dance group, The Funkateer Dancers will return to the AGT stage during the fourth week of the live shows.

    5. Duo Stardust

    Golden Buzzer Duo Stardust will be performing during the second AGT live show.

    6. Birmingham Youth Choir

    Golden Buzzer choir, Birmingham Youth Choir will return to the AGT stage during week four of the live shows.

    7. Jessica Sanchez

    Pregnant singer Jessica Sanchez will return to the AGT stage during the third live show episode.

    8. Unreal Crew

    Golden Buzzer Indian dance crew Unreal Crew will return to the AGT stage during week two of the live shows.

    9. The Boykinz

    Country group, The Boykinz will return to the AGT stage during the fourth week of live shows.

    10. Steve Ray Ladson

    Country singer Steve Ray Ladson will perform during the first week of AGT live shows.

    11. B Unique Crew

    B Unique Dance Crew will perform during the first week of AGT live shows.

    12. Loco Pop Familia

    Singing/dancing act, Loco Pop Familia will perform during week 1.

    13. CitiLimitz

    R&B group Citilimitz returns to the AGT stage for week two of the live shows.

    14. Phobias

    Scary magic act Phobias returns to the AGT stage during the first live show episode.

    15. Shuler King

    Funeral Director Shuler King returns to the AGT stage for live show one.

    16. Tom Sandoval and The Most Extras

    Former Vanderpump Rules star Tom Sandoval and his band The Most Extras return to the AGT stage during week two of the live shows.

    17. Sirca Marea

    Sirca Marea returns to the AGT stage for week two of the live shows.

    18. LightWire

    Golden Buzzer group LightWire, will perform during the first week of AGT live shows.

    19. Leo High School Choir

    This all-boys choir will perform during the second week of AGT live shows.

    20. Benjamin Hightower

    The ex-military singer will perform during AGT’s second week of live shows.

    21. EDT Dance Team

    EDT Dance Team returns to the AGT

    22. Alain Simonov

    Magician Alain Simonov returns to the AGT stage for week two of the live shows.

    23. Bay Melnick Virgolino

    10 year old Bay Melnick Virgolino will return to the AGT live shows during the second week.

    24. Alex Zinger

    Returning act Alex Zinger has officially made it to the live shows! He’ll perform during week two.

    25. Mama Duke

    Rapper/singer Mama Duke will return to the AGT stage during week two of the live shows.

    26. Boston Dynamics

    Robot act, Boston Dynamics returns to the AGT stage during week 2 of the live shows.

    27. Jonglissimo

    Juggling group, Jonglissimo will return to the AGT stage during week two of the live shows.

    28. Micah Palace

    Singer Micah Palace returns to the AGT stage during week three of the live shows.

    29. Maceo Harrison

    Dancer Maceo Harrison will return to the AGT stage during week three of the live shows.

    30. Mastermind

    Magician Mastermind will return to the AGT live shows during week three.

    31. Benn Family Band

    This family band will return to the AGT stage during week three of the live shows.

    32. Anna Saranina

    Former Deadly Games member Anna, will return to the AGT stage with even more danger during live show three.

    33. Austin Brown

    Singer Austin Brown may have needed to audition twice, but he finally made it through. The singer will return during week three of the live shows.

    34. Chris Turner

    Freestyle rapper Chris Turner will compete on AGT live show three.

    35. Girish and The Chronicles

    Indian rock band Girish and The Chronicles will return to the AGT stage during week three of the live shows.

    36. Jacqueline and Wagner

    Aerial duo Jacqueline and Wagner will return to the AGT stage during week three.

    37. Team Recycled

    This dance group will return to the stage during AGT’s fourth week of the live shows.

    38. Zak Mirz

    Magician Zak Mirz returns to AGT during the fourth episode of the live shows.

    39. Chuck Adams

    Singer Chuck Adams returns to the AGT stage during fourth live show episode.

    40. Gendai

    Unique dancer Gendai will return to the AGT stage for live show four.

    41. Cole Swenson and Judy

    Singer Cole Swenson will return to the AGT stage for the fourth episode of the live shows.

    42. TT Boys

    Acrobatic Duo TT Boys returns to AGT during the fourth episode of live shows.

    43. Crash Adams

    Social media famous singing duo Crash Adams will return to the AGT stage during the fourth live show.

    44. Astrid Jorgensen

    Choir director Astrid Jorgensen will return to the stage during AGT’s fourth week of live shows.

    America’s Got Talent returns to NBC for the first round of the live shows on Tuesday, August 19. Be sure to tune in at 8pm so you don’t miss a minute of the AGT live shows.

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    Corey Cesare Corey Cesare is Talent Recap's Managing Editor and featured YouTube Host. She has a love of all things pop culture and an unhealthy obsession with celebrities. Corey earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Cinema/Screen Studies from the State University of New York at Oswego in 2021. She spends her spare time shooting astro, nature, and portrait photography, and coming up with movie ideas that she hopes to make into a film someday.

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