Choose a song for your "America's Got Talent" audition that best showcases your personal style and talent. No two singers are exactly alike and the song selection can tell the judges a lot about who is auditioning for them. Make sure that the song your choose can be performed in a comfortable vocal range for your abilities. Pick something that is classic or uncommon. Remember that many other singers may choose a popular song. You want your audition to stand out from the rest.
Your performance is part of the overall impression that you provide to the "America's Got Talent" judges. The audition is not all about how well a singer sings a song, but also what they do while they are singing. Step away from the microphone stand if at all possible. Singers are not expected to dance but you should move around. Engage the judges visually as well as audibly. Exhibit emotion and passion for your song through facial expressions, tone, and gestures while auditioning.
Dress to impress for your audition. Pick something that compliments the theme of your song as well as your personality. The "America's Got Talent" judges are not just looking for good singers but also for good singers that make a good visual impression on camera and on stage. Do not show undergarments when auditioning. Make sure to wear clothing that looks nice and neat. Do not wear large or distracting accessories. You want your outfit to compliment the rest of your audition, not detract from it or distract the judges from your vocal performance.
Auditioning for the "America's Got Talent" judges is creating an overall positive impression. The judges take into account everything from your appearance to how you speak. Keep all of your comments polite and concise. Answer all questions honestly. Try to engage the judges verbally. You want them to like you and they want to make sure that you will be able to engage the audience if given a spot on the televised show in which to perform. Be confident in your performance and in your comments to judges. If you are not confident in yourself it makes it harder for them to be confident in your abilities as a performer. Remember to greet the judges upon entering the audition space and to thank them courteously for their time before exiting. Even if your don't make it through the auditions the first time you may decide to return at some point for another audition and you want to leave them with a positive impression of you as a performer.