Neal Boyd makes it to final five on 'America's Got Talent'

Sikeston, Mo., native Neal E. Boyd is part of the "America's Got Talent" finals, nearly two months after his breakout performance on the first episode of this year's season of NBC's talent show.

Boyd learned Thursday night on live TV that he was one of the five acts chosen by audience vote to move on to the competition's final round. The winner will take home $1 million and get a chance at his or her own Las Vegas show.

Boyd performed the song "All By Myself" on Wednesday's episode, drawing mixed reviews from the show's judges. Despite some harsh words from the judges (and some glowing praise) Boyd was one of the five survivors. Contestants in the top 10 were paired to learn who the remaining five would be, with one getting eliminated from each pair. Boyd was paired with 4-year-old singer Kaitlyn Maher, and showed clear anxiety leading up to the announcement.

The tenor will next perform next Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Other contestants in the top five are singers Donald Braswell and Queen Emily; a violin duo of brothers called Nuttin' But Stringz who mix hip hop with classical music; and singer/pianist Eli Mattson.