CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte's own Sainted Trap Choir brought their talents to the country Tuesday night, performing live on NBC's "America's Got Talent." While they ultimately didn't advance through to the finals, they made a mark with their performance.
Sainted aims to dive "into the unique journey of Southern church kids" by bringing music, culture, fashion and art together, according to their website. The trap choir started in 2020, and features over 25 members.
Tuesday night, Sainted performed a medley of songs on the "America's Got Talent" stage and received a standing ovation from the judges.
Judge Heidi Klum said every single member of the choir brought "excellence to the stage," and judge Sofía Vergara said the choir "lifted the room up."
Fans were able to vote Tuesday night and part of Wednesday ahead of the results night episode of "America's Got Talent." Sainted was eliminated from the competition during the live results episode Wednesday on WCNC Charlotte.
Dennis Reed Jr. with Sainted Trap Choir shared a video to Instagram Wednesday night saying he's proud of their accomplishments, and they hope the Charlotte community is proud of them.
"We did it for y'all, and we did it for our kinfolk," Reed said. "God put us on this show, I don't know what's happening next but I'm down for the ride and I just want to tell all of y'all, thank you, thank you, thank you."
Sainted Trap Choir's time on "America's Got Talent" may have ended, but their impact on the Charlotte community hasn't.
"I hope that we made you proud, because I'm proud," Reed said.
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