The first act from season 20 of “America’s Got Talent” that is going to the finals was selected Tuesday night by the golden buzzer.

Steve Ray Ladson received the golden buzzer from judge Sofia Vergara, moving him directly to the finals. Three acts were selected by votes from viewers to move into the semifinals.

The results of the vote along with a performance by the legendary rock band, Def Leppard, will air on “America’s Got Talent” at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, on NBC.

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Forty four acts will perform in the quarterfinals - 11 on each night of the quarterfinals.

“One will be awarded a Live Golden Buzzer, sending them straight through to the

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