Season 3

Season 3 of America's Got Talent premiered on June 17, 2008 and concluded on October 1, 2008. Jerry Springer was the host, and Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne, and David Hasselhoff all returned as judges. The season's winner was Neal E. Boyd.

Judging Panel[]

Piers Morgan	Sharon Osbourne	David Hasselhoff

Jerry Springer

Main article: Season 3 Acts

Symbol	Meaning
	Buzzer
	Judge's vote

Name	Act	Result
1. Extreme Dance FX	Clogging Group	Moved On
2. The James Gang	Vocal Group	Moved On (JC)
3. Derrick Barry	Britney Spears Impersonator	Eliminated
4. Elite	Martial Artist	Eliminated (JC)
5. Ronny B	Singer and Dancer	Eliminated
6. The Cadence	Percussion Group	Moved On
7. Jessica Price	Singer and Guitarist	Moved On
8. Shimshi	Magician	Eliminated
9. DC Cowboys	Dance Group	Eliminated
10. Neal E. Boyd	Opera Singer	Moved On

Name	Act	Result
1. Beyond Belief Dance Company	Dance Group	Eliminated (JC)
2. Paul Salos	Frank Sinatra Impersonator	Moved On
3. Kazual	Vocal Group	Eliminated
4. ZOOperstars!	Dance Group	Moved On (JC)
5. The Wright Kids	Bluegrass Band	Moved On
6. Jonathan Arons	Trombonist	Eliminated
7. Daniel Jens	Singer and Guitarist	Moved On
8. Slippery Kittens	Burlesque Dance Group	Eliminated
9. George the Giant	Sideshow Performer	Eliminated
10. Queen Emily	Singer	Moved On

Name	Act	Result
1. The Texas State Strutters	Dance Group	Eliminated
2. Michael Strelo-Smith	Singer	Eliminated (JC)
3. Bruce Block	Magician	Eliminated
4. Shequida Hall	Opera Singer	Eliminated
5. Taubl Family	Family Orchestra	Moved On
6. Jonathan Burkin	Baton Twirler	Moved On
7. Sarah Lenore	Singer	Moved On
8. SickStep	Dance Group	Moved On (JC)
9. Matthew Piazzi	Impressionist	Eliminated
10. Joseph Hall	Elvis Impersonator	Moved On

Name	Act	Result
1. Dallas Desperados Dancers	Cheerleading Group	Eliminated
2. Bryan Cheatham	Singer	Eliminated (JC)
3. Flambeaux	Fire Breather	Eliminated
4. Kaitlyn Maher	Singer	Moved On
5. Dorae Saunders	Tina Turner Impersonator	Eliminated
6. Donald Braswell II	Singer	Moved On
7. Indiggo	Vocal Duo	Eliminated
8. The Tapping Dads	Tap Dancing Group	Moved On (JC)
9. Eli Mattson	Singer and Pianist	Moved On
10. Nuttin' But Stringz	Violin Duo	Moved On

Symbol	Meaning
	Buzzer
	Judge's vote

Name	Act	Result
1. The Cadence	Percussion Group	Eliminated
2. Queen Emily	Singer	Moved On
3. The Wright Kids	Bluegrass Band	Moved On
4. The James Gang	Vocal Group	Eliminated
5. Daniel Jens	Singer	Eliminated (JC)
6. ZOOperstars!	Dance Group	Eliminated
7. Neal E. Boyd	Opera Singer	Moved On
8. Jessica Price	Singer and Guitarist	Moved On (JC)
9. Extreme Dance FX	Clogging Group	Eliminated
10. Paul Salos	Frank Sinatra Impersonator	Moved On

Name	Act	Result
1. SickStep	Dance Group	Eliminated
2. Donald Braswell II	Singer	Moved On
3. Joseph Hall	Elvis Impersonator	Moved On (JC)
4. Taubl Family	Family Orchestra	Eliminated
5. Sarah Lenore	Singer	Eliminated
6. Nuttin' But Stringz	Violin Duo	Moved On
7. Kaitlyn Maher	Singer	Moved On
8. The Tapping Dads	Tap Dancing Group	Eliminated
9. Eli Mattson	Singer and Pianist	Moved On
10. Jonathan Burkin	Baton Twirler	Eliminated (JC)

Main article: Season 3 Finals

Symbol	Meaning
	Buzzer

Name	Act	Result
1. Paul Salos	Frank Sinatra Impersonator	Eliminated
2. Kaitlyn Maher	Singer	Eliminated
3. Donald Braswell II	Singer	Moved On
4. Jessica Price	Singer and Guitarist	Eliminated
5. Joseph Hall	Elvis Impersonator	Eliminated
6. Neal E. Boyd	Opera Singer	Moved On
7. The Wright Kids	Bluegrass Band	Eliminated
8. Queen Emily	Singer	Moved On
9. Nuttin' But Stringz	Violin Duo	Moved On
10. Eli Mattson	Singer and Pianist	Moved On

Name	Act	Result
1. Nuttin' But Stringz	Violin Duo	3rd Place
2. Donald Braswell II	Opera Singer	4th Place
3. Neal E. Boyd	Opera Singer	Winner
4. Eli Mattson	Singer and Pianist	2nd Place
5. Queen Emily	Singer	5th Place

Season 3 was the only season where three buzzers did not end a performance in the live shows.
Season 3 is the only season from which no contestants later competed on a spinoff season.
Season 3 has the latest season finale to date being October 1st.