The star search's seventh season kicks off with auditions in Los Angeles and St. Louis. Howard Stern joins Howie Mandel and Sharon Osbourne as a new judge.
Hopefuls perform for the judges in San Francisco.
Auditions are held in New York City.
Auditions continue in New York City.
Auditions are held in Tampa, Florida for the 1st time in the shows' 7 year history.
Auditions in Tampa, Florida, continue.
Austin is the backdrop for auditions.
Auditions continue in Austin, Texas.
Auditions continue in Tampa, Florida.
Acts compete for a position in the Top 48. From Las Vegas.
Acts compete for a position in the Top 48. From Las Vegas.
Hopefuls perform for the judges in Las Veags; the judges choose the Top 48 acts.
The judges prepare for the seasons first live show; outtakes and previously unseen footage.
Four acts advance to the Top 24 in a results episode.
Four acts advance to the next round; will.i.am performs; performance from Zarkana by Cirque du Soleil.
Four winning acts advance to the Top 24.
Twelve of the Top 48 acts perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Four acts advance to the Top 24 in a results episode.
Four acts advance to the Top 24 in a results episode.
Four winning acts advance to the Top 24 in a results episode.
Selected acts from YouTube perform.
Four winning YouTube acts advance to the semifinal round.
Twelve previously eliminated acts return to perform in a wild-card edition.
12 previously eliminated acts return for a 2nd chance to advance to the next round.
4 of the 12 Wild Card acts advance to the semi-finals.
Three acts advance to the Top 6. Neon Trees perform.
Twelve semifinal acts perform to fill the final 3 spots in the Top 6.
Three acts advance to the Top 6. Gym Class Heroes perform with Ryan Tedder.
The Top 6 acts compete in Season 7's penultimate episode.
The winning act is revealed in the Season 7 finale. Guest performers include Justin Bieber.
Nick Cannon reveals the winner; performances by Justin Bieber, Ne-Yo, Green Day and Blue Man Group.