Vote for the act you think will be the winner of this year's "America's Got Talent" competition, then tune in Wednesday to see how our poll compares with the voting from the rest of America.

I meant to vote for Recycled Percussion but I ended up a line lower and accidentally voted for The Texas Tenors. Ugh! Obviously, I need more sleep.

My favorite to win is Kevin Skinner I loved Drew Stevens, Recycled Percussion, The Fab Five, and Grandma Lee. But my absolute favorite is Kevin Skinner. In my opinion, Voices of Glory and The Texas Tenors and Lawrence Beamen didn't even belong in the Final.

"GO KEVIN"!!!!

Wow, I thought Barbara Padilla was a lot more popular than that. Anybody else shocked by the polls?

I knew the chicken catcher was popular - shoot I predicted him for the win myself right from the get-go, but geez Barbara's amazing!

Did anyone notice that in the credits it says the million dollars is paid out over 40 years!! Gee what a cheap show. Some of those people won't live that long!

From the very beginning I was a big fan of Kevin Skinner. It totally boggled my mind how he must be feeling and what he must be thinking to come from a small hick town in Kentucky and now be performing for millions. At first I compared him to Willie Nelson but totally agree with the judges that he is similar to Johnny Cash. So totally humble and talented. However, I cast 9 of my 10 votes for Barbara Padilla. It has nothing to do with her being a cancer survivor. I am just totally in awe of her amazing singing voice and total persona. I am not a big fan of opera. I have never seen a live opera - just took a course in college years ago because it was required. I just feel I was watching an emerging superstar sitting home alone in my apartment. And I would shout out "bravo" when she finished. Shouting out "bravo" was just a total human reaction to her performance that I had no control over - that's how much her performance affected me. In my mind I compare her to any current opera star because I feel she is that good. So as much as I really like Kevin Skinner, I gave Barbara Padilla 9 of my 10 votes and the 10th to Kevin because I voted based on who I thought truly deserved the title of being the most talented.

I split my 30 votes between Kevin and Grandma. I adored them both and could see paying to see them both.

-Voices of Glory: great energy, lovely voices
-Fab Five: nice group, but I'm sorry...I would pay to see them (although I know others would)
-Barbara Padilla: felt that Hoff said it right-- she's bigger than Vegas & will tour the world
-Drew Stevyns: just never resonated with me, but I do like his voice
-Recycled Percussion: sorry, reminded me of a millennium version of STOMP, which has already been done
-Lawrence Beamen: I was a big fan till I saw his final act; reminded me a high end lounge act, but I could imagine singing along to him on the radio
-Hairo Torres: nice guy, but couldn't see paying for his show; could see him doing scenes in movies or commercials
-Texas Tenors: nice voices, couldn't always understand them, but expect they'll do well

Barbara lost it by singing a song that she had already sung. It was nice, but it didn't blow the audience away. Kevin Skinner should have stayed with Country music. The Texas Tenors were the only act that was great in my mind. I casts most of my votes for them.

Lawrence should have stayed with the Lord's Prayer.

The Voices of Glory were much better tonight. I didn't like the Fab 5's routine.

Yes, I am also very surprised by these voting results. Please read my post. I also am a big fan of Kevin Skinner since his first audition. And I also wanted him to win until I heard Barbara Padilla. I am not a fan of opera. But in terms of talent and singing ability and also the ability to move people emotionally, Barbara truly deserves the win. And this has absolutely nothing to do with her being a cancer survivor nor being a woman or mother. This opinion is totally based on her talent. But I am not surprised by these polls as I am also a real big fan of Idol. And look what happened there. And yes I was all over the boards on Idol for Adam and he came in second. So my music preferences are certainly more rock n'roll than opera - but Barbara truly is amazingly beautifully talented.

Really? You don't think VoG, Texas Tenors or Lawrence Beamen deserve to be there, but Kevin does? Do people not vote for talent anymore? Is it all who you like and who you feel an emotional tie to? Kevin has been progressively worse and it's downright hard to watch him week after week.

Anyways, I really hope Recycled Percussion makes it to a top spot just to show they got some recognition for what they do. I know the top 4 will be Barbara, Lawrence, Kevin, and Drew though.

I like Kevin, but those vocals seem just a bit too rough to be worthy of a million bucks and a show in Vegas. If a vocal act is to win, it really should go to someone with the 'vocal chops' to back it up, such as Barbara Padilla, The Texas Tenors or perhaps Lawrence Beamon.

With that said, if Keven does win at least it will go to someone with some of the best human qualities I've seen on these talent shows in recent years, let alone the entertainment industry.

I certainly hope this poll is not an accurate reflection of the good senses of the voting populace! That's disgraceful! Would you honestly pay money to go listen to someone who can't carry a tune? Go Fab 5 and Lawrence Beamen!! They have awesome talent!! Takes REAL talent to dance in sync together like Fab 5.

"GO KEVIN"!!!!
i agree he has gotten worse each work,while other like recycled percussion,drew stevens, and gammy lee have gotten better each time and the texas tenors and lawrence beamen to me sound awful oh then theres barbara who from what i've read on here has been singing that opera for a while i dont know but if she has she shouldn't even mayed it on the show i would rather see kevin who has gotten worse win than her if that is the case i'm hoping for drew or recycled percussion thou because its my type of music my vote went for recycled percussion because it would be nice to see an acted that don't sing win it. if they want to sing they have american idol

Yikes, well I guess the people have spoken. Looks like Kevin is the run away winner (although almost none of those voters have said anything in here). Seems that everybody turned off the tv after his first performance. He has been painfully horrific the past few weeks, and I'd really feel bad for this show if he won. To watch the past few performances, and say that's the winner, would be a poor testament to the talent brought in for this show. It really doesn't seem to be much about talent anymore. This really does turn into one big popularity contest.

If you want to go on pure talent, Barbara and Lawrence are the best at what they do on this show. If you want spectacular talent outside of the singing world, the Fab 5 and Hairo are both incredible, and I'd pay to watch them both. But everybody who is noticing these flat tones from Kevin can't all be wrong. I'm truly shocked with the results so far.

Yes, I think Kevin should win. He has talent, I thought he did great country music, he is likeable and memorable. I can't watch his performances without getting emotional and all chocked up. I thought he did Garth Brooks' songs awesome. He got all of my votes.

As far as Barbara, she has an amazing voice, but I do NOT like Opera music at all. I would NOT pay to see her perform because of that reason.

I thought the Texas Tenors were horrible and I hated sitting through their perfomances, every one of them. I was shocked and appauled that they made it to the finals.

Grandma Lee is a riot, but I don't think I would pay to see her.

Drew Stevens is sooooo HOT! Would love to bring him home and LOVE his voice as well and agree with Sharon... TIGHT PANTS MAN!

Recycled Percussion were awesome as well. Love the two drummers. I Would pay to watch them.

Fab Five are great! All of them are so very talented and I would definately pay to watch them. I didn't love their last perfomance , but I did like it. I loved all of their other performances and have voted on them up to the last. I could not find one flaw in their perfomances. Awesome coordination.

Voices of Glory... I think they are o-k, I would never pay to see them perform and wouldn't even attend a free show. Not my cup of tea.

Lawrence Beamen... same boat as voices of glory... except I do NOT like his voice at all.

Hairo.. I think he is very talented, cute guy. I could see him doing dance movies/acting but I do not think he deserves to win the Final.

But, I am entitled to MY opinion just as you are!

PJ

If I ask myself who is the guy with the best back story and a huge likeability factor, Kevin wins hands down. What a great example of The American Dream.

If I ask myself which act is ready to walk out on a stage, entertain me for 90 minutes and make me feel good about having spent my money to be there, he doesn't make the grade. Unless I can convince myself that I owed him that for his audition performance a couple of months ago.

Is this really about the talent, or have we fallen victim to the manipulation of the producers?

I wish Kevin, and all of the acts, well. I am pleased that he's had his moment in the sun and I hope that he is able to capitalize on his exposure, but I can't vote for him.

The Voices of Glory: They did their best; still a few years away.
Hairo Torres: Made the wrong choice, as Piers said; went away from making us laugh and smile.
Lawrence Beamen: Proved how great Barry White was by trying to sing like him.
The Texas Tenors: Cheesy, but I rewound and watched them 3 times; they really went for it.
Drew Stevyns: Played to the best of his ability; thought he did better than Kevin Skinner.
Barbara Padilla: Something I don't like about her; just my opinion.
Fab 5: Had too many frilly clothes on; got distracted by their shoes.
Grandma Lee: She's got to be related to someone for her to have been on this show.
Kevin Skinner: Judges overly effusive over mediocre preformance.
Recycled Percussion: Good, creative, inventive; don't think I could listen to them pounding away for a 90 minute show.

I myself think recycled percussion is awsome they have great energy and they got talent.I love watching them everytime they perform I so hope they win

Kevin....we want you to win!!! We think you are a winner..your what America needs more of!!! We will pray for you and your family that this million dollars belongs to you..but remember to stay humble and don't forgert where you came from!!! Don't get lost in all that money...some things you won't be able to buy!!! That will be your family..who are your #1 fans and have been in your corner through the tough times!!! You have our votes and God Bless You!!! Brenda and Fred

Barbara is good, but maybe too good. As the Hoff said she can be on a stage anywhere around the world. Why oh why would she want to be tied down to Las Vegas? You go girl and keep on going and don't look back, Vegas can wait! As far as the Chicken catcher....I've heard a lot about him, but wasn't impressed. If you've heard one guitar singing country whanabee, you've heard them all. Go cut a record and be done with it. Now, the energy of Recycled Percussion and the uniqueness is unbelievable. They pulled it together for the final performance. Also, the Texas Tenor group was stage ready to perform, especially for a Vegas gig. I don't know much about their background except what I heard tonight, but that swung my vote. They were "Hot", "Smooth", any and every descriptor in the book. I think they "appeared" to be pure and genuine, their harmony "rocked" and they even seemed to put some effort into the choreography. If however, this is the best they got, they will need more. Fave Five is also too good for this show. They can probably book Vegas anyway...don't you think? The rest didn't even make my radar, except Granny...she was good, but out of place with her talent....and pleeaasse clean up your act for prime time television. She is definitely old enough to know better.

You know, I thought about it, and I'm not too worried. Because this is the same site that was CONVINCED, and according the polls assumed, that Acrodunk would make it. And they didn't. And like Acrodunk fans all the Kevin fans will whine when they don't get their way.

When you get right down to it, there are enough people who appreciate Barbara's talent to vote for her, because you don't have to like or know anything about opera to know that the woman has an amazing voice.

I wish you had put up two polls, Mr. Moderator, one asking who will win and another asking who the respondent *wants* to win. I have a feeling that the results would not be at all the same.

I hope Drew or Recycled Percussion win. Kevin blew it, Lawrence is way overrated, and I can't listen to a whole performance let alone 90 minutes of Barbara. Yes she has a great voice but it's not for me, so why would I vote for it?

I don't think the Vegas act is anything more than that one performance unless someone offers a contract. If Barbara wins, she would only perform that one night (if I am understanding that right) and after that I'm very certain she will be signed to a contract where she is better suited, like an Opera house. I think NBC is cheesy spreading out that prize over 40 years. How ridiculous is that. Let them have the prize now and let the winner invest the money so it will grow to something substantial even if the government does take it's share to begin with. Is NBC that cheap..?? As for Kevin, if he wins this, then I am then convinced that it's been a setup from the start. He's a nice person, but he does not deserve to win based on talent.

Has anyone read anything about the guy from Recycled Percussion? I think Justin Spencer is the guy with the tattoos? I read that he has a court date for embezzling $200,000 from the management company that represented the group. There is supposedly a court date December 21, 2009 that the DA is going to indite him for fraud? Does anyone know more about this?

Here is an article I found.

http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?he...6d-5233987fdaad

Actually, I noticed it the year Terry Fator won - and I agree that it seems a (sorry, Piers) cheesy way to pay it out!

I agree - who I think will win is NOT the same as who I want to win - so I went with want LOL

I don't agree with this comment. Many of the greatest Country Stars have the roughest voices.. Try Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Johnny Cash. Kevin needs to realize that his gift is in singing Country Songs. Just him and his guitar. I hope he finds a great record producer out of Nashville who will help him understand that.

There were seriously acts that got eliminated in the audition round that were notably better than Kevin Skinner....I agree with with the previous poster who said that if Kevin wins, it is definitely a setup.....Piers has absolutely destroyed several singers who are hands-down better...probably the most telling thing about Kevin's performance was a direct quote from Sharon after he sang:

"Yeah, Kevin you know, you don't really have the best voice in this competition and you probably should seek some professional vocal training"

HUH!? Now, there's a ringing endorsement for a guy you're championing to hand a million dollars to for a competition supposedly based on TALENT. Maybe if he wins, they can put that right up on the marquee in Vegas.......Appearing Tonite: Come See the Guy Who Doesn't Have the Best Voice and Should Probably Seek Professional Vocal Training!!

Funny, I don't recall hearing ANY such comments after Terry Fater or Neal Boyd finished their finals performances...

I split my 30 votes between Kevin and Grandma. I adored them both and could see paying to see them both.

-Voices of Glory: great energy, lovely voices
-Fab Five: nice group, but I'm sorry...I would pay to see them (although I know others would)
-Barbara Padilla: felt that Hoff said it right-- she's bigger than Vegas & will tour the world
-Drew Stevyns: just never resonated with me, but I do like his voice
-Recycled Percussion: sorry, reminded me of a millennium version of STOMP, which has already been done
-Lawrence Beamen: I was a big fan till I saw his final act; reminded me a high end lounge act, but I could imagine singing along to him on the radio
-Hairo Torres: nice guy, but couldn't see paying for his show; could see him doing scenes in movies or commercials
-Texas Tenors: nice voices, couldn't always understand them, but expect they'll do well

I like the way you set that up.... So I'm going to use the same format to voice my opinions.

First of all I think every "sob" story should be taken out of the show because it influences the voters way to much!! Maybe if they don't the show might as well be called "America's got Problems".

I split my 10 votes between Fab 5 and Grandma Lee. Fab 5 is amazing, always in step with each other! Grandma Lee is suprisingly funny and I believe that there shouldn't be any singers on this show, that's what American Idol is for!!

-Voices of Glory: They belong in a church chior. I loved the last act, but that was the only one.
-Kevin Skinner: He did excellent through out the show. I loved his song choice in the finale, however he didn't seem to have the same energy.
-Barbara Padilla:Makes me want to mute the TV or run for earplugs!! I do think she is only popular because of her "sob" story. Cancer has affected almost everyone, me included X 2 deaths and 2 survivors, but it's America's got talent, not America's got Problems!!
-Drew Stevyns: His "sob" story was about his recent break-up. I couldn't understand why he was singing so many love songs when he is single!! It really didn't sound to me like he was very emotional or "singing from the heart".
-Recycled Percussion: They finally did 1 act that I liked!! the finale was awesome! One good act isn't going to get any of my votes!!
-Lawrence Beamen: This man also belongs to a church chior! I was amazed to see him get this far. He was WAY off on Barry White, but of course since Pierce said that he was "the next Barry White" he couldn't go back on his word and be critical.
-Hairo Torres: I'm shocked he made it past the auditions!! I liked a couple of his prefomances, however still not good enough for my vote.
-Texas Tenors: They belong in an elementry school chior!! Most of the songs, except for "My Way" I sang in music class at my elementry school in Texas!! Guess they just had a lot of practice!! lol

I would rather pull my eardrums out then listen to another second of Barbra!!

I'm with you!!!!! Kevin Skinner just makes me cry! I love his drawl, I love the way he talks a little bit crooked out the side of his mouth and most of all I love his story and the way he sings straight from the heart!
Kevin! Kevin! Kevin!
(Think how winning this would completely change his life. It's a wonderful thought!)

My votes all went to Kevin. Granted, he isn't the "best singer" in the bunch, BUT he's the one I enjoy listening to. The best singer would be Barbara Padilla, but I cannot stand opera and the two minutes they're allowed for their act is about all I can take of that type of music at a time. For those who said he was off key in all but his first performance, you should watch the videos on youtube. I and a woman I work with both thought he was off key in one performance after watching it on television, but then after seeing it on youtube, it was obvious that he was spot on. I think the way the sound system came through on television had something to do with it. The only performance I actually noticed a bad note on was his last one.

Also, I would like to mention that Piers was saying Kevin was his choice to win throughout the competition EXCEPT for last night. When Susan Boyle was in the finals in BGT, he said she was his choice to win and she came in second. There was speculation that all his complimentary remarks and his comment that she should win were what caused her to come in second. Perhaps, Piers thought the same thing might happen here if he praised Kevin too highly and said he wanted the man to win as it seems mighty strange that in every performance Piers said he was the best and Piers' choice to win and now when it comes down to the end, he changes his remarks. You will note, however, that Piers was the FIRST to stand when Kevin finished.

ROTFL - did the producers just sent a pack of interns over this morning to fix the poll so it looks like Barbara Padilla is actually more popular than Kevin Skinner so that when they fix the results, people won't have the statistics to back up the conspiracy charges?

Okay, I'm down with that.

yes i would pay to hear him sing. the man can sing,did you see his first audition,i will agree the song he sang was a very bad choice for him.the reason his first audition was better than the rest that is as sung on agt.his because he was being his self that night no pressure just singing

Ditto.

But the whole concept of AGT is who is the most talented, not who is the most popular. Whoever wins this, it's supposed to be based on talent. As I said before, Kevin is a genuine guy, a nice guy, but his talent is not a million dollar talent. Based on how NBC pays out the prize, I wouldn't want to win the contest. I would rather be placed in the top 5, but not the winner. At least that way if I were offered a contract I would get the money up front, not have to wait until I'm retired to get it all.

There were seriously acts that got eliminated in the audition round that were notably better than Kevin Skinner....I agree with with the previous poster who said that if Kevin wins, it is definitely a setup.....Piers has absolutely destroyed several singers who are hands-down better...probably the most telling thing about Kevin's performance was a direct quote from Sharon after he sang:

"Yeah, Kevin you know, you don't really have the best voice in this competition and you probably should seek some professional vocal training"

HUH!? Now, there's a ringing endorsement for a guy you're championing to hand a million dollars to for a competition supposedly based on TALENT. Maybe if he wins, they can put that right up on the marquee in Vegas.......Appearing Tonite: Come See the Guy Who Doesn't Have the Best Voice and Should Probably Seek Professional Vocal Training!!

Funny, I don't recall hearing ANY such comments after Terry Fater or Neal Boyd finished their finals performances...








but have u heard anything about Neal Boyd? Cas Hale is starting to tour and he came in 2. i have heard Elli Mattson is also going to start touring. Terry is the only one who has become the star he should have been years ago.so too me america has got it right 1 time in the past but others have got their foot in the door thanks to the show.i'm willing to bet that in a year Kevin or Barbara will be nooneS and the ones that should have won will get their shot go Drew or Recycled Percussion

And, to boot, they have to pay taxes on that million bucks.

I'd love to see Kevin Skinner win, but I would be happy with Drew Stevens or Recycled Percussion.

I personally think that there are at least 5 acts that should be the "Winner" of America's Got Talent. I also think that rather than one big winner they should chose five different acts and have a variety show with each act performing for 10-15 minutes. I think this venue would draw a better audience in Las Vegas.

I am having trouble choosing a winner, so many good acts. My favorites are actually Drew Stevyns and Kevin Skinner, but I see them more as recording artists. I can see myself buying a Drew Stevyns and Kevin Skinner album, but I have trouble visualizing either one on a Vegas stage. However, Lawrence Beaman has a powerful voice that works well on stage. Love Recycle Percussion--they could be very successful on stage.

Voices of Glory are sweet kids with good voices, but their quality as a group seems to be inconsistant, although they managed beautiful harmonies on their final song. I think they would do well to continue to train and try again next year. I like opera, but Barbara's singing just doesn't do it for me for some reason, the same with the Texas Tenors. I like both acts, but just not on a Vegas stage.

How do you know all the other people who voted aren't basing their votes on talent? Your opinion of Kevin's talent is just that, your own opinion. Other people are entitled to their own opinions. Of course Barbara is talented, but I think everyone else in this competition is talented as well, even if they haven't had the formal training that Barbara has had.

The whole point of this show is to give everyone in America a chance to show their talent and pursue their dream. Emphasis on the word EVERYONE. The show isn't just for professionally trained opera singers and ballet dancers and pianists who are totally polished already. It's also for people like Fab 5, Drew Stevyns, Kevin Skinner, Voices of Glory and Recycled Percussion, who are diamonds in the rough and have the potential to be huge stars.

How
How
How...can anyone think Kevin Skinner is the most talented person on the show??
Its mind boggling..he's taken over control of the American Mind and turned half the country into zombiessssss

"Talent" is more than whether or not someone has the best singing voice. A lot of people have excellent singing voices, but that doesn't necessarily make them people that an audience would want to watch. Leonard Beaman has a well trained voice, but personally, I don't like it well enough to buy a record of his. Barbara has a well trained voice, but I don't really consider that talent - I consider that training and she learned her lessons well. Talent is also the ability to move an audience and Kevin Skinner is the only one I saw in the finals that is able to do that. He doesn't have the formal training, but I like the sound of his voice better than those who have had the training and personally, I think if he were to get formal training, it might hurt rather than help him as it might take away from his ability to make the listener feel the song.

My vote totally goes to Kevin Skinner...he's just sooo goooood

Here's a news flash. NONE of these acts would be able to sustain a 90 minute show entirely on their own and I don't think any of them are expected to.

KEVIN IS WHAT YOU SEE A GOOD HONEST COUNTRY GUY WITH A BIG HEART
BUT IF YOU REMIMBER WHEN HE CHANGED IS WHEN THE MUSIC WAS PUT BEHIND
HIM KEVIN IS HIS BEST SHOW AND HE DESERVES TO WIN. I WOULD SAY MOST IF
NOT ALL VOCALS ON THE SHOW HAVE HAD LESSONS(OR MOST ) EXCEPT KEVIN ISN'T
THAT WHAT THIS IS ALL ABOUT.////// HE IS A GOOD COUNTRY SINGER :

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I agree that he wasn't as good with the background music. I used to sing and play guitar and when there was background that I wasn't used to, it would throw me off. I imagine that happened to Kevin somewhat. He probably couldn't even hear his own guitar playing with the loudness of the background music and that would make it difficult for him to do his best. Plus, he didn't have a lot of time to practice with the background music to get accustomed to it. I think they should have just left him alone to play his guitar and sing.

Barbara Padilla or Recycled Percussion will win but I would be happy if Drew Stevyns did. I think he would collapse right there on stage out of shock. Such a talented and humble guy who I don't think fully realizes his own potential even now. He will be successful no matter what.

Kevin absolutely won't win because the producers would be humiliated if he did. He can't sing and it would really hurt the credibility of the show.

Just a side note for those saying the $1 million is over 40 years. That is true if you pick the annuity but the winner can choose, just like most lottery winners do, to receive a one time cash payout in todays dollars worth about $375k.