Try NOT to Cry!😢 10 Most EMOTIONAL Performances on American Idol! 1. Kelly Clarkson - American Idol 2016 - 0:07 2. McKenna Breinholt - American Idol 2024 - 4:45 3. Iam Tongi and James Blunt - American Idol 2023 - 9:02 4. Nick Townsend - American Idol 2019 - 11:42 5. Doug Kiker - American Idol 2020 - 16:36 6. DJ Johnson - American Idol 2021 - 21:33 7. David Francisco - American Idol 2018 - 27:18 8. Tyler Allen - American Idol 2022 - 31:47 9. Lauren Engle - American Idol 2019 - 36:30 10. Brandon Elder - American Idol 2018 - 41:08 11. Bonus - 46:55 #agt #agtauditions #gottalent America's Got Talent (AGT) is a popular talent competition show that has been on the air for over 15 years. The show features a panel of judges, including Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel, who decide which contestants will move on to the next round. In the 2023 season, the judges will be using their Golden Buzzers to send their favorite acts straight to the semifinals. The first Golden Buzzer of the season will be awarded tonight, so be sure to tune in to see who it goes to! You can watch AGT on NBC or on the Peacock streaming service. The show airs on Tuesdays at 8pm ET. Here are some additional details about the judges and the Golden Buzzer: Simon Cowell is a British music mogul who is known for his sharp wit and tough criticism. He has been a judge on AGT since the show's first season. Sofia Vergara is a Colombian actress and model who is known for her sense of humor and her glamorous appearance. She joined the AGT judging panel in season 15. Heidi Klum is a German supermodel and television personality who is known for her fashion sense and her love of children. She has been a judge on AGT since season 8. Howie Mandel is a Canadian comedian and actor who is known for his warm personality and his ability to connect with contestants. He has been a judge on AGT since the show's first season. The Golden Buzzer is a special button that each judge can press to send their favorite act straight to the semifinals. The Golden Buzzer has been used to send some of the most memorable acts in AGT history to the next round, including Grace VanderWaal, Darci Lynne Farmer, and Kodi Lee.