The seventeenth episode of Season 3, and the forty-fourth episode of America's Got Talent overall, aired on September 17, 2008. It was the first Finals performance episode and took place in Hollywood. 10 acts performed for 5 spots in the Final 5.
Performed[]
| Name | Image | Act | Buzzers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Paul Salos |
|
Frank Sinatra Impersonator | Piers: |
| 2. Kaitlyn Maher |
|
Singer | |
| 3. Donald Braswell |
|
Opera singer | |
| 4. Jessica Price |
|
Singer | |
| 5. Joseph Hall |
|
Elvis Impersonator | |
| 6. Neal E. Boyd |
|
Opera Singer | |
| 7. The Wright Kids |
|
Bluegrass Band | |
| 8. Queen Emily |
|
Singer | |
| 9. Nuttin' But Stringz |
|
Violin Duo | |
| 10. Eli Mattson |
|
Singer and Pianist |
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