Kevin Skinner!? You've got to be kidding me!

America doesn't have talent! America has issues!

Okay, so Kevin Skinner seems like a likeable, affable guy. A decent family man. But, my Lord, that man CANNOT sing! He's flat, he can't hold a note, and he seemed to get worse as the competition went along.

Some argue that maybe he isn't the best singer, but he sings from his heart. OMG! Granted, he is an emotional singer, but he is not talented. I can sing with all the emotion in the world, but I guarantee you -- no one wants to hear it. And, again, let me remind everyone -- the show is called America's Got Talent -- not America's Got Effort!

How the man is going to hold down a headline show is beyond me.

• Recycled Percussion is the prototype of a Vegas show. And, they were very good.
• Vegas loves it comedians, and Grandma Lee was good, had great comedic timing, and very likable. Again, not sure she could have held down a headline act, but it warmed my heart that she could go so far in fulfilling her life-long dream.
• The Texas Tenors were raw, but good. They would go over very well in Branson or Austin City Limits.
• Lawrence Beaman and Barbara Padilla were both absolutely magnificent. Beeman, maybe more Vegas-worthy -- not sure how many people go to Vegas for opera. Both of these singers will have recording contracts and live shows lined up very soon, if the don't already.
• The Fab Five were entertaining and definitely could headline somewhere. Possibly Branson. What I envision for those five beautiful sisters is a variety show of the Hee Haw type. That would be FUN! The Texas Tenors could also feature on the same show.
• Voices of Glory were phenomenal.  Not Vegas material, but phenomenal, nonetheless.  They should have recording contracts - Gospel, specifically - very soon, again, if they don't already.
• Hairo Torres - what can I say - his act/dancing was unique and somewhat entertaining, but not the caliber of the rest of the entertainers (although he was more watchable than Kevin Skinner).
• Finally, Drew Stevyns.  This guy has a boyish charm, but - unlike Kevin Skinner, could at least stay on key.  Again, not Top 10 talent.

The judges and Nick Cannon were impeccibly turned out! Sharon was complaining that her gown was uncomfortable, but the gown was so incredibly stunning, and Sharon was so incredibly stunning in it! Piers looked very dapper in his black suit, and even the Hoff showed up in a semi-respectable outfit. Very nice!

The real Stars' performances were very well done!

• Our hometown Rascal Flatts never fail to deliver.
• Thelma Houston's "Don't Leave Me this Way" incorporated the 10 Finalists and was fun, lively and entertaining.
• I have not seen Cirque Du Soleil live, but after getting a taste Wednesday evening, I'm jonesin' for more.
• I am not exactly familiar with Leona Lewis, but I enjoyed her song "Happy" very much.
• Susan Boyle - incredible singer, but about to the end of her proverbial 15 minutes with me.
• The highlight of the evening - especially for my husband - was Shakira grinding those famous hips and humping that lucky stage monitor. Yummy!

The show lasted a full two hours - entirely TOO long, in my opinion. The show could have been cut to an hour. I know the attempt was to add drama to the reveals, but this attempt at slow-boiling drama grew increasingly tedious as the show went on. I have never been so happy to have a DVR in my LIFE!