Season 8

Season 8 of America's Got Talent, a reality television series, will premiere on June 4, 2013. After six seasons on the show, Sharon Osbourne has left the show with Melanie Brown replacing her. This will also be the first season of the series where there will be four judges on the panel, as Heidi Klum will be the new fourth judge.

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

America's Got Talent will be shooting their live shows from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, after moving from the New Jersey Performing Arts Center last year.

Auditions
The following cities hosted auditions for Season 8. The dates of the auditions are also shown.
 * New Orleans, Louisiana - March 4-5, 2013
 * San Antonio, Texas - March 20-21, 2013
 * New York City, New York - April 8-10, 2013
 * Los Angeles, California - April 24-26, 2013
 * Chicago, Illinois - May 8-10, 2013