BURBANK, Calif. - March 19, 2007 -- America has talent  and NBC's hit talent-competition series "America's Got Talent" is in hot pursuit of it as the series from Simon Cowell ("American Idol") and FremantleMedia North America announced today the addition of Dallas, Texas to its audition sites. In addition, the series' new host Jerry Springer ("The Jerry Springer Show") will make a special appearance at the open call, which will take place on Saturday, March 31 at the Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre. Performers of all kinds are encouraged to attend!

"It's great that Jerry will be in Dallas for the auditions," said Cowell. "For 'America's Got Talent' every act and any age are welcome."

Bringing the variety format back to the forefront of American culture, "America's Got Talent," last summer's top-rated new series which will return to NBC this summer, showcases the hottest performers from across the country, with the winner being chosen by the television viewing audience. Each week, the show features a colorful array of hopeful future stars -- singers, dancers, comedic performers and unique acts of all ages who have a chance to strut and perform in front of a panel of celebrity judges.

The line for the open call will start promptly at 7am at the Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre, 5410 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75240-6276. Persons under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian and must have parental permission. In addition, all possible contestants must have: a photo identification; be a legal United States citizen, or be a legal permanent resident, or possess a current employment visa; and arrive at the audition in costume! For additional information, please check out www.nbc.com/Americas_Got_Talent.

"America's Got Talent" is produced by FremantleMedia North America and Cowell's SYCO TV. Cowell, Ken Warwick ("American Idol"), Cecile Frot-Coutaz ("American Idol"), Jason Raff ("Three Wishes") and James Sunderland ("Dancing on Ice") are executive producers.