Canton native competes for spot in America’s Got Talent semifinals

Canton native competes for spot in America’s Got Talent semifinals

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A Canton native is competing to advance in “America’s Got Talent.” Ashford Sanders sang during the live portion of the show. Viewers can vote for him to advance to the show’s semifinal round. “After everything that I’ve been through… I’m about to win America’s Got Talent,” Sanders said. Only the top three acts from the show advance. Voting for Sanders is open until 6 a.m. Wednesday. Votes can be cast online on the show’s …

Mississippi native gets mixed reviews from 'America's Got Talent' judges in quarterfinals

A Mississippi native took the stage Tuesday night in the first round of the live quarterfinals on “America’s Got Talent.” So, how did he do? Ashford Sanders, a soul food restaurant owner from Canton, currently lives in Atlanta, where he runs Ashford’s Kitchen. In the audition rounds, Sanders wowed the judges and audience with his R&B-inspired rendition of Billie Eilish’s hit song “What Was I Made For?”, earning a unanimous “yes” from all four ju…

Canton’s Ashford Sanders Awaits America’s Got Talent Results Tonight

A big night for a local singerAshford Sanders is waiting for what could be a career-shaping result after performing in the first live quarterfinal round of America’s Got Talent. The Canton native, who has built support through his personal story and soulful style, took the stage during the opening night of the live shows as viewers across the country began voting to decide who will advance.Sanders performed “All That Really Matters” by Illenium …