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Thoughts on Finals.

Angelica Hale: As usual she is good, but my primary problem and I concur with other singers namely Jackie Evancho is that it's just that she is so good it's too jarring and too unbelievable. If she had a more "believable" voice it would work for me, but it does not. Still she is probably Top 5 bound.

Chase Goehring: Again, he is good, but I think America in general is going to have really strong Ed Sheeran vibes with him and think "We've already got Ed, why do we need this guy?" Also unpopular opinion, but his rapping segments are usually the worst parts of his original songs. He will probably be most well known for his songwriting abilities.

Sara and Hero: I am actually not allowed by law to say anything bad about them, so instead I will say that their performance is exactly like all their other ones. I would get bored of this act 5 minutes in if I saw it in Vegas, but I digress. I am happy that Sara, a fellow Canuck, has made it this far and they should be counting their lucky stars that they made it this far, but I don't think they will make the Top 5, especially with the level of talent competiting.

Diavolo: In a fair and just world, they would be frontrunners and I am more than happy that they made it this far and they killed it as per usual, but I do not think they will make the Top 5.

Evie Clair: Super brave of her to continue on in the competition despite her father's passing. She had a very smart song choice and performance style and I think she is potential dark horse if enough people give her sympathy votes.

Preacher Lawson: OH MY GOSH!!! PREACHER IS SUPER-DUPER FUNNY!!! I NEVER LAUGHED THAT MUCH FROM ANYONE ON AMERICA'S GOT TALENT!!! I WANT EVERYONE, FREAKING EVERYONE TO VOTE FOR THIS GUY RIGHT NOW!!!

Kechi Okwuchi: I love Kechi and I love her story and she did the absolute best she could ever do, but the talent is so strong this year that I do not think she will make the Top 5.

Darci Lynne Farmer: Can't believe she didn't close the show. But regardless, this is still probably going to be the hands-down winner. Even though I think she is somewhat overrated and I saw her mouth move a lot, she is still pretty great and her show can appeal to a broad demographic. I personally would be bored watching her Vegas show after about 25 minutes, but a kids show I think would be right up her alley.

Mandy Harvey: If not Darci, then definitely Mandy. A vision of strength and never giving up and triumphing in the face of adversity. This is the singer/songwriter/ukulist that Grace VanderWaal WISHES she could be. She would make a handsome winner.

Light Balance: '''THEY SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST, FOLKS!!! INCREDIBLE!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!! F***ING TRANSCENDENT!!! STOP WHATEVER YOU'RE DOING FOLKS, EVEN IF YOU ARE ABOUT TO FIND THE CURE FOR CANCER (ooh bad taste if you are a fan of Evie, sorry) AND VOTE FOR LIGHT BALANACE!!! #REVENGEFORSIROA #LIGHTBALANCESHOULD WIN.'''

This is probably one of the harder years to pick. I mean I think Darci has this in the bag, but I am having a tough time figuring out who I think could make 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th because it almost seems like they all deserve the win or 2nd place. Hmm...

Well after giving it a lot thought here are who I think they will place, and who I want them to place.

How it will go down

How I want it to go down
 * Winner: Darci Lynne Farmer
 * 2nd place: Mandy Harvey
 * 3rd place: Preacher Lawson
 * 4th place: Light Balance
 * 5th place: Angelica Hale


 * Winner: Light Balance
 * 2nd place: Preacher Lawson
 * 3rd place: Diavolo
 * 4th place: Mandy Harvey
 * 5th place: Darci Lynne Farmer