ABOUT: The Show

America's Got Talent, NBC's top-rated summer series, from American Idol producers FremantleMedia North America and Simon Cowell's SYCO Television, returns this summer with the hottest performers from across the country ready to compete in the blockbuster reality show's sixth season. Celebrity judges are Howie Mandel (Deal or No Deal), Sharon Osbourne and Piers Morgan, while actor/producer/comedian Nick Cannon returns as host.

With the talent search open to acts of all ages, America's Got Talent has brought the variety format back to the forefront of American culture by showcasing performers from across the country. The series is a true celebration of the American spirit, featuring a colorful array of hopeful stars, including singers, dancers, comedians, contortionists, impressionists, jugglers, magicians and ventriloquists, all vying for their chance to strut and perform on stage hoping to win America's hearts - and the one million dollar prize.

Mississippi-born soul singer Michael Grimm was recently crowned the winner of the fifth season's competition. The win moved the humble soul singer to tears as he took home the show's one million dollar prize. He has just signed a record deal with Epic records.

Season 4 winner Kevin Skinner released his debut album, "Long Ride." One of last season's finalists, Recycled Percussion, is currently headlining its own show at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and Barbara Padilla, last season's runner-up, is working on albums in Spanish and Italian.

Season 2 winner Terry Fator - a ventriloquist from Dallas, Texas - achieved his lifelong dream when he was crowned the second season champion. After the win, he went on to sign a five-year, one hundred million dollar deal to headline at the Mirage in Las Vegas.

"America's Got Talent" is produced by FremantleMedia North America and Simon Cowell's SYCO Television. Simon Cowell, Cecile Frot-Coutaz (American Idol), Jason Raff, Ken Warwick (American Idol) and Georgie Hurford-Jones are executive producers.

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