Season 9

Season 9 of America's Got Talent premiered on May 26, 2014. The entire judging panel and host from Season 8 returned.

Snapple continues to be the official beverage sponsor of America's Got Talent and its products will be featured on the show throughout the season, along with their cups on the judges' desk.

America's Got Talent will again shoot live shows from Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Episodes
Main article: Season 9 Episodes

Acts
Main article: Season 9 Acts

Auditions
Main article: Season 9 Auditions

The cities acts will be auditioning in are New York, Miami, Atlanta, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis, and Los Angeles. There is a new Golden Buzzer aspect.

Bootcamp Round
Main article: Season 9 Bootcamp Round

Trivia

 * Season 9 is only the third time auditions were not held in Chicago, Illinois.
 * Season 9 is the first season since Season 1 not to feature a Vegas Round.
 * Season 9 introduced the Golden Buzzer. Each judge can hit it only once through the season, and it makes an act go through regardless of votes.