Season 3 Auditions

The auditions of Season 3 of America's Got Talent took place from June 17, 2008 to July 29, 2008, in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Atlanta. Auditions from MySpace were introduced in Season 3, allowing people to post video auditions on MySpace and hopefully be selected by the producers to audition in front of the judges. A total of at least X acts auditioned. 113 acts proceeded to the Vegas Round, and at least X acts were rejected.

Episode 301
Main article: Episode 301

Auditions from this episode took place in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

Accepted:
 * Jonathan Arons, Trombonist and Dancer
 * Indiggo, Vocal Duo
 * Nuttin' But Stringz, Hip-Hop Violin Duo
 * David Martin, Magician
 * Scott Land, Puppeteer
 * Plastic Musik, Percussion Group
 * Jazmin, Vocal Group
 * Kaitlyn Maher, Singer
 * Slippery Kittens,  Burlesque Dance Group
 * Jonathan Burkin, Baton Twirler
 * Derrick Barry, Britney Spears Impersonator
 * Polina Volchek, Hula Hooper
 * Sterling Silver, Clogging Group
 * Cafidia Stuart, Singer
 * SickStep, Dance Group
 * Extreme Dance FX, Clogging Group
 * Neal E. Boyd, Opera Singer

Rejected:
 * Bill B. Curlee, Singer and Dancer
 * Nick Afanasiev, Tongue Flexer
 * Lady “J” Huston, Dancer and Trumpeter
 * Harold Short II, Act
 * The Quiddlers, Puppeteers
 * Ed Jacques, Novelty Act
 * Adam Ace, Comedian
 * Mary Bly, Tap Dancer
 * Justin Gabriel Ballasy, Tap Dancer
 * Joshua Starr, Hula-Hooper
 * Brendon Mak, Singer and Accordion Player
 * Chay Vang, Guitarist
 * Terry Christensen, Singer
 * Singing Santa Claus, Singer and Impressionist
 * Jacqueline Groover, Singer
 * Stumblebum Brass, Band
 * Dallas Dance Company, Dance Group
 * The Renegades, Dance Group
 * Daniel Burton, Dancer
 * The M&M Twinz, Dancers
 * Daisy Taste, Rollerblade Dancer

Episode 302
Main article: Episode 302

Auditions from this episode took place in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

Accepted:
 * Eli Mattson, Singer and Pianist
 * Miss Pussykatt, Grinding Act
 * Lil Countrie and Page 1ne, Dancers and Tumblers
 * Next II None, Singing and Dancing Group
 * Russian Bar Trio, Russian Bar Act
 * The Taubl Family, Family Orchestra
 * DC Cowboys, Dance Group
 * Kevin "Big K" Taylor, Brick Breaker
 * Chellena Black-Harris, Singer
 * The Pendragons, Magicians
 * Joseph Hall, Elvis Presley Impersonator

Rejected:
 * The Singing Fairy, Singer
 * Daniel Avila, Singer
 * Ken Butler, Instrumentalist
 * Polina Nikiforova, Instrumentalist and Impressionist
 * Drumtazia, Drummer
 * The Ozzman, Ozzy Osbourne Impersonator
 * John Olshavsky, Magician
 * Dan Stapleton, Magician
 * Dorian, Magician
 * Dennis Keith, Magician
 * Becky Blaney, Magician
 * Bizarro, Magician
 * Rob Caudill, Rod Stewart Impersonator
 * CJ King, Cyndi Lauper Impersonator
 * John Morgan, George W. Bush Impersonator
 * Steve Richards, Elton John Impersonator
 * Tasha Long, Dionne Warwick Impersonator

Episode 303
Main article: Episode 303

Auditions from this episode took place in Dallas, Chicago, and Atlanta.

Accepted:
 * Holly Hardin, Singer
 * Duo Genesis, Hand Balancers
 * Lewis Warren, Jr., Pianist
 * Shaolin Warriors, Martial Arts Group
 * Beyond Belief Dance Company, Dance Group
 * Circus della Morte, Sideshow Act
 * Paul West & Tucker, Dog Act
 * Paul Salos, Frank Sinatra Impersonator
 * Junior and Emily, Dancers
 * George the Giant, Sideshow Act
 * Jessica Price, Singer
 * The Southern Belles, Cloggers
 * Dan Meyer, Sword Swallower
 * David Militello, Singer

Rejected:
 * Corky Duke, Line Dancer
 * The Rodeo Rhythm Kings, Bluegrass Band
 * Nolan Leach, Trick Roper
 * Juli Blue, Tap Dancer
 * Jacque Kendall, Hoop Dancer
 * Ross Tinsley
 * Fran Martin & Smithfield, Animal Act
 * Diana Ross, Dancer/Dog Act
 * Sean Paul & Juliane, Animal Act
 * Busy Bee Dogs, Dog Act
 * Zane & Stephanie, Singers
 * Alistair McQueen, Stripper
 * Coburn Hartsell, Stripper and Dancer
 * Gravity Plays Favorites, Dancers
 * Scandalesque, Dancer
 * The Hollywood Men, Strippers
 * Busty Heart, Novelty Act

Episode 304
Main article: Episode 304

Auditions from this episode took place in Atlanta and New York.

Accepted:
 * Elite, Martial Artist
 * Flambeaux, Fire Breather
 * The James Gang, Singing and Dancing Group
 * Sarah Lenore, Singer and Guitarist
 * Nichole Romana, Pole Dancer
 * Giwayen Mata, African Dance Group
 * SQ Entertainment, Hip Hop Dance Group
 * Victoria Jacoby, Contortionist
 * Kyle Rifkin, R&B Singer

Rejected:
 * Billy Dodson, Opera Singer
 * Polka Today, Polka Dancers
 * Philip Weiner, Singer and Dancer
 * Peter McIntosh, Ventriloquist
 * Ursula Knudson, Opera Singer
 * Rachel Star, Poet Sideshow Act
 * Debra Weiner, Singer

Episode 305
Main article: Episode 305

Auditions from this episode took place in Atlanta and Dallas.

Accepted:
 * Tropidanza, Samba and Acrobatic Group
 * Fast Wally, Juggler
 * Xclusive, Robotic Mime and Dancer
 * Bruce Block, Magician and Variety Act
 * Dallas Desperados Dancers, Cheerleader Dance Group
 * Bryan Cheatham, Singer
 * Dorae Saunders, Tina Turner Impersonator
 * ZOOperstars!, Mascot Dance Group
 * Donald Braswell II, Opera Singer

Rejected:
 * Michelle Wallace, Singer
 * Barry Collier, Animal impressionist
 * Nance Upchurch, Singer
 * The Freak Show, Dance Group
 * Music Makes the World Go Round, Accordion Duo
 * Mac Jay, Dancer
 * Fancy Ray McCloney, Little Richard Impersonator

Episode 306
Main article: Episode 306

Auditions from this episode took place in New York and Los Angeles.

Accepted:
 * Fun with Hand Shadows, Hand Shadow Act
 * Xavier Lewis, Singer
 * The Awakening, Dance Troupe
 * Georgia Force, Dance Team
 * Michael Harrison, Ventriloquist
 * Ronny B, Singer/Dancer
 * Texas State Strutters, Dance Team
 * Queen Emily, Singer
 * Shakes, Dancer

Rejected:
 * Perry Zanett, Actor
 * The Inflatable Theater, Novelty act
 * Sweet-Lou Fusco, Singer
 * The Power Team', Stunt Team
 * Seed & Feed Marching Abominable, Cacophonus group
 * Anita Aloha, Twirler
 * The Snake Kissers, Snake charmers

Episode 307
Main article: Episode 307

This episode featured acts who had submitted their auditions onto Myspace.

Accepted:
 * Randy Hanson, Ozzy Osbourne impersonator
 * Holly Stone, Singer
 * The Lasalle Brothers, Jugglers
 * Shimshi, Magician
 * Kazual, Singing Group
 * Matthew Piazzi, Impressionist
 * The Cadence, Percussion group
 * Daniel Jens, Singer/Guitarist
 * The Tapping Dads, Tap dancers

Rejected:
 * Michael Trixx, Magician
 * Diva Boy, Singer and Dancer
 * Eloy Rendon, Motivational speaker
 * Del Hampton, Chicken impersonator
 * David Deeble, Danger act
 * Suzy Turnquist, Singer
 * Cary Trivanovich, Comedy/Novelty act
 * Sweetones, Whistling duo

Other
Accepted:
 * Mia Boostrom, Singer
 * Swingin with the Rat Pack, Tribute Group
 * Shequida Hall, Opera Singer
 * Jenlee Shallow, Singer
 * Kat Williams, Singer
 * Michael Strelo-Smith, Singer
 * The Wright Kids, Kid Band