The judges were busy on Wednesday night’s edition of “America’s Got Talent”, sending home a batch of performers in the first live cuts of the new season.
Eliminated were hip-hop/country combo Gangstagrass, escape artist Matt Johnson, animal act the Canine Stars, costumed bird Sethward, and the pint-sized dancers of Beyond Belief.
1aChord, Dustin Tavella, Gina Brillon, Jimmie Herrod, Peter Rosalita, Kabir Singh, and Madilyn Bailey all qualified for the next round.
There’s also a wildcard slot to be filled this season. The winner will be revealed during the live show on Tuesday, Aug. 24.