The other six acts were sent home.

Singers Emily West of Waterloo, IA, Quintavious Johnson and Miguel Dakota advanced to the finals, along with the acrobatic team AcroArmy, magician Mat Franco and musical group Sons of Serendip.

Singers Emily West and Mara Justine were the first two acts to learn their fates. West advanced to the finals. Stern congratulated Emily, noting that with all the singers in the competition she had to work hard for a spot in the finale. He credited her song choice, look and originality for getting her there.

West was even lucky enough to be invited to a private post-show after party, and she made sure to get a selfie with Howard Stern.

"At a Private Party. With Private Stern. I'm so pinching myself right now. #thankyouforyourvote #CELEBRATING #AGT

Here's Emily's performance that advanced her to the final six on America's Got Talent.

NBC's America’s Got Talent airs next Tuesday at 8 p.m. KWWL Channel 7.

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