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 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 Santa Impressionist
- Jacqueline Groover, Singer
- Stumblebum Brass, Band
- Dallas Dance Company, Dance Group
- The Renegades, Dance Group
- Daniel Burton, Dancer
- 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:
- Daniel Avila, Singer
- Eli Mattson, Singer and Pianist
- Miss Pussykatt, Grinding Act
- Lil Countrie and Page 1ne, Dancers and Tumblers
- Next II None, Dancing Vocal Group
- Russian Bar Trio, Russian Bar Trio
- The Taubl Family, Family Orchestra
- DC Cowboys, Dance Group
- Kevin "Big K" Taylor, Brick Breaker
- Chellena Black-Harris, Singer
- The Pendragons, Magic Duo
- Joseph Hall, Elvis Impersonator
Rejected:
- The Singing Fairy, 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
- 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, Hand Balancers
- 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 Dancers
- 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, Line Dancer
- The Rodeo Rhythm Kings, Bluegrass Band
- Nolan Leach, Trick Roper
- Juli Blue, Tap Dancer
- Jacque Kendall, Hoop Dancer
- Ross Tinsley, Act
- Fran Martin & Smithfield, Pig Act
- Diana Ross, Dancer and Dog
- Sean Paul & Juliane, Monkey Act
- Busy Bee Dogs, Dog Act
- Zane & Stephanie, Vocal Duo
- Alistair McQueen, Stripper
- Coburn Hartsell, Stripper and Dancer
- Gravity Plays Favorites, Pole Dancers
- Scandalesque, Fire Burlesque Group
- The Hollywood Men, Stripper 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, African Dance Group
- SQ Entertainment, Hip-Hop Dance Group
- The James Gang, Dancing Vocal 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, Sideshow Poet
- Debra Winer, Pop Singer
Episode 305
Main article: Episode 305
Auditions from this episode took place in Atlanta and Dallas.
Accepted:
- Bruce Block, Variety Act
- Dorae Saunders, Tina Turner Impersonator
- Tropidanza, Acrobatic Samba Group
- Fast Wally, Juggler
- Bryan Cheatham, R&B Singer
- ZOOperstars!, Mascot Dance Group
- Dallas Desperados, Cheerleader Dance Group
- Xclusive, Robotic Mime 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., R&B Singer
- Texas State Strutters, Dance Group
- Shakes, Dancer
- The Awakening, Dance Group
- Georgia Force, Cheerleader Dance 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, Street Band
- 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 Cadence, Percussion Group
- Shimshi, Magician
- The Lasalle Brothers, Jugglers
- 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', Chicken Impersonator
- David Deeble, Danger Act
- Suzy Turnquist, Singer
- Cary Trivanovich, Comedy/Novelty Act
- Sweetones, Whistling Duo
Other
Accepted:
- Swingin with the Rat Pack, Tribute Group
- Michael Strelo-Smith, Singer
- Shequida Hall, Opera Singer
- Mia Boostrom, Singer
- Jennlee Shallow, Singer
- Kat Williams, Singer
- Rachel Dupard, Singer
- Steve "The Voice" Warren, Singer and Pianist
- The Puppet People, Puppet Act
- The Wright Kids, Kid Band
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