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'America's Got Talent' has a new million dollar act. Before the winner was a crowned, a number of celebrities made an appearance, including Jennifer Hudson who teamed up with 12-year-old Quintavious Johnson for a performance that brought down the house. I've watched it a half dozen times and it gives me chills every time!

Win or lose, Emily West won't be just a singer who once had a record deal anymore.  She received not one, but two standing ovations during the 'America's Got Talent' finale. West closed the show with a stunning rendition of Robert Flacks 'First Time Ever I Saw Your Face...

Emily West delivered a haunting performance of 'Nights in White Satin' on America's Got Talent semi finals. She sang on a stage draped in satin sheets and received a standing ovation.

Emily West channeled her inner Marilyn Monroe to deliver a stunning performance of Queen's 'Who Wants to Live Forever' on 'America's Got Talent.  The judges and the crowd were on their feet at Radio City Music Hall.

Then there were five. America voted and the first round of cuts have been made on  'America's Got Talent.' Did Baldwinsville teen Julia Goodwin or country singer Emily West make it through?

Country singer Emily West thought her career was over when she lost her record deal. After her performance of 'Chandelier' on 'America's Got Talent,' her label may be regretting their decision. Everyone was on their feet at Radio City Music Hall.

Then there were two. 16-year-old Julia Goodwin of Baldwinsville and Syracuse native Jonah Smith are the only contestant left representing central New York on 'America's Got Talent.'  Their fate is now in the hands of the viewers as they moves into the live rounds at Radio City Music Hall next week.  They'll have some stiff competition in the singing category that also includes country singer Emily

15-year-old Julia Goodwin is crossing her fingers, waiting to hear if she'll make the live rounds on 'America's Got Talent.'  The Baldwinsville teen was joined on stage by her dad, who played piano while she sang 'Feeling Good.'  Were the judges feeling good after her performance?  Her fate will be revealed tonight on NBC.

Josh Orlian may only be 12-years-old, but he already knows what he wants to do with his life. Make people laugh.  The White Plains New York kid made his comedy debut on America's Got Talent. He'd performed for his family but never in public. Orlian made a lasting impression with naughty humor about sword swallowing and nut allergies. He even has his own hashtag, #NaughtyJosh, but were his jokes to