America's Got Talent

So earlier in the summer, I talked about America's Got Talent and how I found the audition-portion of the show to be rather tedious and boring, especially when they dragged out for so long. I still hold that opinion, but once the voting rounds began, the show became very intriguing to watch. In fact, the season of America's Got Talent that just concluded may be the best in the history of the show. There was such a wide variety of acts this year that it really made the show entertaining and there were many that I could see as the winning act. Unfortunately there's only one winner, however, America picked a decent choice this season.

Michael Grimm was declared the winner of America's Got Talent a few weeks back and he was one of my favorites early on. He's a very bluesy, soulful singer and it's easy to see why he quickly became a favorite. I don't ever recall him being off pitch - even when he was very sick during an episode prior to top four week. He's a great talent and will most likely fare better than season four's winner, Kevin Skinner. I honestly don't even know what he's up to these days, if he's still singing. I do believe that Micheal will fare much better than Kevin did.

As for the remaining three finalists of America's Got Talent, they all have great future's ahead of them. Fighting Gravity, the group of college-aged individuals who perfected their act with black lights, could easily be considered the more deserving winner of America's Got Talent, considering they have a variety act that would fit perfectly in with a Las Vegas show. I mean, does a singing act always have to win? However, no matter the outcome of this season, I honestly believe Fighting Gravity will be fine and will end up with a show in Vegas regardless. Coming in second was probably the best-case scenario for 10-year-old Opera singer Jackie Evancho. I don't necessarily believe having a show in Vegas at such a young age would have benefited her like the three other finalists. She needs to enjoy the rest of her childhood - even though that will likely be difficult despite the fact that she didn't win. She has become a very famous girl with an incredible voice. As for Prince Poppycock, I had a feeling he wouldn't end up winning. He's just too different for mainstream America. He's a true showman and really puts together some entertaining acts. I also believe he'll do quite well where ever he ends up. He's already ended up being on the Tonight Show.

And there we have it, another season of America's Got Talent is in the books. We can all look forward to the new season beginning at the start of next summer. I really enjoy the panel of judges and host Nick Cannon is entertaining and meshes well with everyone. Honestly, I think the producers have it perfect there. I also liked the addition of a YouTube show where acts can audition on YouTube and could wind up appearing during the voting rounds of the show. That's exactly where Jackie Evancho came from and look how far she went. It'll be interesting to see if any changes will be made to the show next year. As long as they are small and make the show even more interesting than it already is, I'm all for it. It's definitely the best and top rated show during the summer, and it's easy to see why.