Explore Billboard See latest videos, charts and newsThe musical duo from New Albany, Ohio are competing as Bird & Byron in this 21st season of AGT. On Tuesday night’s episode (Aug. 11), and facing elimination, the pair performed an original number, “By My Side.” “I think you’re great,” judge Howie Mandel enthused after their performance. After a pregnant pause for effect, and a reminder that, yes, Mandel does have that power. The Live Quarterfinals begin Tuesday, Aug. 18 on NBC, and stream the following day on Peacock.