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DaNell Daymon & Greater Works was a gospel choir from Season 12 of America's Got Talent. They were eliminated in the Semifinals.

Background[]

DaNell Daymon & Greater Works is a contemporary gospel choir whose members come from Seattle, Washington, D.C., New York City, Atlanta, Portland, and more. The group's Chief Vocal Director DaNell Daymon is a multi-talented Gospel Music artist that resides in the Pacific Northwest Region. [1]

Audition[]

DaNell Daymon & Greater Works' audition in Episode 1204 consisted of singing a modern rendition of "This Little Light of Mine". Howie Mandel, Mel B, Heidi Klum, and Simon Cowell all voted "Yes", sending the group to the Judge Cuts.


Judge Cuts[]

DaNell Daymon & Greater Works' Judge Cuts performance in Episode 1210 consisted of singing Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's "Ain't No Mountain High Enough". Mel B, guest judge Seal, Heidi Klum, and Simon Cowell gave the group standing ovations. The group's performance was strong enough for the judges to send it to the Quarterfinals.

Quarterfinals[]

DaNell Daymon & Greater Works' Week 3 Quarterfinals performance in Episode 1215 consisted of singing "You're the One That I Want" from Grease. Howie Mandel, Mel B, Heidi Klum, and Simon Cowell all gave the group standing ovations. The group finished in sixth, seventh or eighth place in America's Vote. In the Dunkin' Save, they received fewer online votes than Colin Cloud. In the Judges' Choice, Heidi Klum did not vote for them, but Howie Mandel, Mel B, and Simon Cowell did, advancing them to the Semifinals in Episode 1216 instead of Angelina Green.


Semifinals[]

DaNell Daymon & Greater Works' Week 1 Semifinals performance in Episode 1217 consisted of singing Aerosmith's "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing". Howie Mandel, Mel B, Heidi Klum, and Simon Cowell all gave the group standing ovations. The group did not receive enough votes to advance to the Finals in Episode 1218, eliminating them from the competition instead of Preacher Lawson.

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