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 171 acts auditioned. 113 acts proceeded to the Vegas Round, and at least 83 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
- Indiggo, Vocal Duo
- Nuttin' But Stringz, Violin Duo
- David Martin, Magician
- Scott Land, Puppeteer
- Plastic Musik, Percussion Group
- Kaitlyn Maher, Singer
- Slippery Kittens, Burlesque Dance Group
- Jonathan Burkin, Baton Twirler
- Derrick Barry, Britney Spears Impersonator
- Polina Volchek, Acrobat
- 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, Clown
- The Quiddlers, Puppeteer Group
- Ed Jacques, Novelty Act
- Adam Ace, Comedian
- Mary Bly, Tap Dancer
- Justin Gabriel Ballasy, Tap Dancer
- Joshua Starr, Hula Hooper
- Brendon Mak, Singer and Accordionist
- Chay Vang, Guitarist
- Terry Christensen, Singer
- Singing Santa Claus, Singer
- Jacqueline Groover, Singer
- Stumblebum Brass, Band
- Dallas Dance Company, Dance Group
- The Renegades, Dance Group
- Daniel Burton, Dancer
- M&M Twinz, Dance Duo
- Daisy Taste, Rollerblade Dancer
Episode 302[]
Main article: Episode 302
Auditions from this episode took place in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
Accepted:
- Daniel Avila, Singer
- Eli Mattson, Singer and Pianist
- Miss Pussykatt, Grinding Act
- Lil Countrie and Page 1ne, Dance Duo
- Next II None, Vocal Group
- Russian Bar Trio, Russian Bar Trio
- The Taubl Family, Family Orchestra
- DC Cowboys, Dance Group
- Kevin "Big K" Taylor, Martial Artist
- Chellena Black-Harris, Singer
- The Pendragons, Magicians
- Joseph Hall, Elvis Impersonator
Rejected:
- The Singing Fairy, Singer
- Ken Butler, Instrumentalist
- Polina Nikiforova, Novelty Act
- Drumtazia, Drummer
- The Ozzman, Ozzy Osbourne Impersonator
- John Olshavsky, Magician
- Dan Stapleton, Magician
- Dorian, Magician
- Dennis Keith, Magician
- Becky Blaney, Magician
- Bizzaro, 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, Acrobat Duo
- Lewis Warren, Jr., Pianist
- Shaolin Warriors, Martial Arts Group
- Beyond Belief Dance Company, Dance Group
- Paul West & Tucker, Dog Act
- Paul Salos, Frank Sinatra Impersonator
- Junior and Emily, Salsa Duo
- George the Giant, Sideshow Performer
- Jessica Price, Singer and Guitarist
- The Southern Belles, Clogging Group
- Dan Meyer, Sword Swallower
- David Militello, Singer
Rejected:
- Corky Duke, Dancer
- The Rodeo Rhythm Kings, Bluegrass Band
- Nolan Leach, Trick Roper
- Juli Blue, Tap Dancer
- Jacque Kendall, Hula Hoop Dancer
- Ross Tinsley, Novelty Act
- Fran Martin & Smithfield, Pig Act
- Diana Ross, Dancer
- Sean Paul & Juliane, Monkey Act
- Busy Bee Dogs, Dog Act
- Zane & Stephanie, Vocal Duo
- Alistair McQueen, Stripper
- Coburn Hartsell, Stripper
- Gravity Plays Favorites, Pole Dancers
- Scandalesque, Fire Dance Group
- The Hollywood Men, Dance Group
- 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
- Sarah Lenore, Singer and Guitarist
- Flambeaux, Fire Breather
- Nichole Romana, Pole Dancer
- Giwayen Mata, Dance Group
- SQ Entertainment, Dance Group
- The James Gang, Vocal Group
- Victoria Jacoby, Contortionist
- Kyle Rifkin, Singer
Rejected:
- Billy Dodson, Opera Singer
- Polka Today, Dance Duo
- Philip Weiner, Singer and Dancer
- Peter McIntosh, Ventriloquist
- Ursula Knudson, Opera Singer
- Rachel Star, Sideshow Performer
- Debra Winer, Singer
Episode 305[]
Main article: Episode 305
Auditions from this episode took place in Atlanta and Dallas.
Accepted:
- Bruce Block, Magician
- Dorae Saunders, Tina Turner Impersonator
- Tropidanza, Samba Dance Group
- Fast Wally, Juggler
- Bryan Cheatham, Singer
- ZOOperstars!, Dance Group
- Dallas Desperados, Cheerleading Group
- Xclusive, Dancer
- 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
- X.L., Singer
- Texas State Strutters, Dance Group
- Shakes, Dancer
- The Awakening, Dance Group
- Georgia Force, Cheerleading Group
- Ronny B, Singer and Dancer
- Michael Harrison, Ventriloquist
- Queen Emily, Singer
Rejected:
- Perry Zanett, Actor
- Inflatable Theater, Novelty Act
- Sweet-Lou Fusco, Singer
- The Power Team, Stunt Team
- Seed and Feed Marching Abominable, Band
- Anita Aloha, Band
- The Snake Kissers, Snake Handlers
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 Cadence, Percussion Group
- Shimshi, Magician
- The Lasalle Brothers, Juggling Duo
- Matthew Piazzi, Impressionist
- Kazual, Vocal Group
- The Tapping Dads, Tap Dance Group
- Daniel Jens, Singer and Guitarist
Rejected:
- Michael Trixx, Magician
- Diva Boy, Singer and Dancer
- Eloy Rendon, Motivational Speaker
- Del Hampton, Animal Impressionist
- David Deeble, Danger Act
- Suzy Turnquist, Singer
- Cary Trivanovich, Novelty Act
- Sweetones, Whistling Duo
Untelevised[]
- By My Side, Singing Duo
- Chicago Boyz, Acrobatic Group
- Gina Green, Singer
- Lynn Ruth Miller, Comedienne
- Mia Boostrom, Singer
- Michael Strelo-Smith, Singer
- Jennlee Shallow, Singer
- Kat Williams, Singer
- Rachel Dupard, Singer
- Rob O'Reilly, Comedian
- Sheila Sheila of The Jungle, Singer
- Shequida Hall, Opera Singer
- Steve "The Voice" Warren, Singer and Pianist
- Swingin with the Rat Pack, Tribute Group
- The Puppet People, Puppeteer
- The Wright Kids, Bluegrass Band
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