VIDEO: AMERICA'S GOT TALENT Pays Tribute to Late Contestant by Airing His Powerful Audition

On June 11th, a contestant for AMERICA'S GOT TALENT, Brandon Rogers, tragically passed away in a car accident. At the request of his family the show honored his memory by sharing his audition on last night's show. Watch the moving video of his performance of Stevie Wonder's 'Ribbon In The Sky' below!

On the heels of the most viewed season in five years, the 12th season of "America's Got Talent" is back with creator and judge Simon Cowell, Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel. Supermodel, entrepreneur and CEO, Tyra Banks, joins the team as host and the series returns to Los Angeles this summer with live shows from the famed Dolby Theatre.

With the search open to acts of all ages and talents, "America's Got Talent" has brought the variety format back to the forefront of American culture by showcasing unique performers from across the country. The series is a true celebration of creativity and talent, featuring a colorful array of singers, dancers, comedians, contortionists, impressionists, jugglers, magicians, ventriloquists and hopeful stars, all vying to win America's hearts and the $1 million prize.