NBC'S "AMERICA'S GOT TALENT" REVEALS THE TOP 60 ACTS CHOSEN TO PERFORM LIVE AT RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL BEGINNING TUESDAY, JULY 23

Top-Rated Summer Series to Feature Special Performance by the Rockettes(R)

NEW YORK - July 18, 2013 - Get ready to vote America! NBC's top-rated summer series "America's Got Talent" has selected the Top 60 acts to vie for the coveted $1 million grand prize in the season's first-ever live performance show from the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Tuesday, July 23 (9-11 p.m. ET).

To celebrate "AGT's" move to one of the nation's most storied and historic venues, the first live show at Radio City Music Hall will feature a special performance by the Rockettes, joined by host Nick Cannon. The Rockettes are true New York City icons and have entertained millions of fans with their unrivaled talent, glamour, strength, precision and athleticism.

This year's Top 60 contestants are:
2Unique
3Penny Chorus and Orchestra
* Aaralyn & Izzy
Aerial Ice
AeroSphere Aerial Balloon Show
* Alexanderia the Great
Alexandr Magala
* American Hitmen
American Military Spouses Choir
Angela Hoover
* Anna Christine
Aquanuts
Brad Byers
* Branden James
Brandon and Savannah
Cami Bradley
Catapult Entertainment
Champions Forever
Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team
Chloe Channell
Ciana Pelekai
* Collins Key
D'Angelo and Amanda
Dave Fenley
Dave Shirley
David "The Cobra Kid" Weathers
David Ferman
Deanna DellaCioppa
Duo Resonance
Forte
* Fresh Faces
* Hype
Illusionist Leon Etienne and Romy Low
Innovative Force
Jim Meskimen
Jimmy Rose
John Wing
Jonathan Allen
Kelsey and Bailey
Kenichi Ebina
* Kevin Downey Jr.
Kid the Wiz
* KriStef Brothers
Marty Brown
Mitsi Dancing School
Red Panda
Ruby and Jonas
Selena Mykenzie Gordon
SensEtion
Sam Johnson
* Special Head
Sprice
Struck Boyz
Taylor Williamson
* tellAvision
The Robotix
Timber Brown
Tone the Chiefrocca
Tummy Talk
Virginia State University Gospel Chorale

* Denotes the 12 acts to perform live on Tuesday, July 23 (9-11 p.m. ET).

More information, including bios and social media contacts for each act, can be found at http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/contestants/

Cannon will reveal the results of America's first live vote on Wednesday, July 24 (9-10 p.m. ET). One of these 60 talented acts will be voted the $1 million winner in a live broadcast on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 9 p.m. ET.

Now in its eighth season, "America's Got Talent" stars celebrity judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howard Stern. With the talent search open to acts of all ages, "America's Got Talent" has brought the variety format back to the forefront of American culture by showcasing performers from across the country.

"America's Got Talent" is produced by Simon Cowell's Syco Television and FremantleMedia North America. Simon Cowell, Jason Raff, Sam Donnelly, Trish Kinane and Rob Wade are the executive producers.

For embeddable clips and full episodes from NBC shows, please visit NBC.com's official show site: http://www.nbc.com/americasgottalent/

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