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Detroit Youth Choir America's Got Talent Audition Video

This Choir's One-of-a-Kind Audition Moved Terry Crews to Tears *and* Won His Golden Buzzer

The Detroit Youth Choir earned the respect and the golden buzzer of America's Got Talent host Terry Crews during Tuesday night's episode. The community-based Michigan group performed an energetic rendition of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis's "Can't Hold Us," which resulted in a standing ovation from judges Simon Cowell, Julianne Hough, Howie Mandel, and Gabrielle Union.

Choir director Anthony White introduced the group with a heartfelt shoutout to their hometown. "I've been the director of this wonderful youth group for over 21 years," he said. "We're here to let the world know that we have some wonderful young people here in the city of Detroit." He then led the group in their one-of-a-kind performance, including choreography and rapping, in addition to the traditional choral sound.

The choir's unique style caught every audience member's attention, but it was Crews who made the final call on sending the group to the next round. "I have to tell you, every young man and woman on this stage represents me and where I came from," he said, tearing up onstage. "I remember sitting in my window in Flint, Michigan, dreaming 'I wanted to make it.' I wanted to be here." Watch the Detroit Youth Choir's full performance above, but keep some tissues nearby — this one will set off the waterworks.

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