<P> The live shows return to Radio City Music Hall on July 29 . There was also a new twist in the show, where "Judgment Week" was held in New York City instead of Las Vegas . Judgment Week was originally intended to be held in front of a live studio audience, but after three acts performed, the producers scrapped the live audience concept . This season also came with the addition of a "Golden Buzzer," which was unveiled on that same year's Britain's Got Talent . Each judge can press the buzzer only once each season that can save an act, typically used when there is a tie . </P> <P> For this season, contestants were invited to submit a video of their performance to The Today Show website throughout June, and the top three entrants performed their acts on The Today Show on July 23, 2014 . The performer with the most votes, Cornell Bhangra, filled the 48th spot in the quarterfinals . </P> <P> On September 17, magician Mat Franco was announced the winner of the season, the first magic act to win the competition . Singer Emily West was the runner - up . </P> <P> Season ten premiered on May 26, 2015 . Producer auditions began on November 2, 2014, in Tampa . Other audition sites included Nashville, Richmond (Virginia), New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Antonio, Albuquerque, San Francisco, Seattle, Boise, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles . Online submissions were also accepted . </P>

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