CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tuesday's episode of "America's Got Talent" had a patriotic flair as the 82nd Airborne Divison's All-American Chorus took the stage for the judges.
"America's Got Talent" aired at 8 p.m. on WCNC Charlotte. Last week, the show posted a video of the group's audition song, an amazing cover of "My Girl."
The soldiers marched on stage and appeared to be strictly business before they surprised the judges with their amazing rendition of the hit made famous by The Temptations.
Simon Cowell asked the group about their big dream. Staff Sgt. Marcus Gilbert quickly responded that they were there to win. But it wasn't just the honor of being crowned "AGT" winners that brought Fort Liberty's best to the show.
"We wanted to dedicate this performance," Gilbert said. "Last week, we lost one of our soldiers, Specialist Elijah Crawford, so we're dedicated this performance to him and all of the soldiers that have passed before him."
The touching message quickly won over the crowd and the judges.
"That is very respectful and I'm very sorry, by the way," Cowell said. "We're all rooting for you."
After they performed, they received a standing ovation from the audience.
Howie Mandel, doing an Uncle Sam impression, said "Uncle Howie wants you!" Cowell said their performance "was the perfect tribute" to Crawford.
With yeses from all four judges, the 82nd Airborne Divison's All-American Chorus is moving on.
America's Got Talent airs at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays on WCNC Charlotte.
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