(CNN) "America's Got Talent" host Terry Crews was moved to tears by the Detroit Youth Choir, who he said reminded him of his own Michigan roots.

The youth group is made up of dozens of inner-city schoolchildren who perform infectious music and dance numbers.

After their "AGT" performance, a rendition of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' "Can't Hold Us," Crews' eyes filled with tears.

Pictured: Detroit Youth Choir -- (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC)

"Every man and woman on this stage represents me and where I came from. I remember sitting at my window in Flint, Michigan, dreaming about wanting to make it and wanting to be here -- and they are here."

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He also gave a shout out to choir director Anthony White, who has directed the group for over 21 years.

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