Jackie Evancho
Jackie Evancho
Here, PA
Classical / Operatic / soft pop
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Jackie Evancho - 9yrs old - Singer
Jackie has a style that is all her own. At nine years old, she possesses an ability that many older artists lack. Her talent and presence captivate all that hear her. Jackie performs with such style and grace that we forget that we are watching/listening to a nine year old. She has been called by a many, a singing prodigy!
Influences: Haley Westenra, Sarah Brightman, Brittny Spears, Christina Agulara...
Jackie is gaining worldwide recognition as a young classical crossover artist.
Her many accomplishments can be found on her forum at jackieevancho.proboards.com
About
Jackie Evancho - Singer
Jacqueline (Jackie) Evancho is a young classical crossover artist who's debut CD was released on November 5th, 2009. She is very close with her older brother and takes a more nurturing or motherly approach with her younger siblings. She is very family oriented and thoroughly enjoys spending holidays and birthdays with her very large, protective, extended family.
Although young, she has a long list of interests which includes reading, writing books, poetry, lyrics and mini plays, designing and sewing clothes, pillows and purses for friends and family, taekwondo, voice study and competitive singing. She was a member of Pittsburgh’s professional Children’s Festival Chorus as well as a soloist and member of the children’s choir at her church.
Jackie aspires to be like other pop era princesses and classical crossover artists such as Hayley Westenra, Celtic Woman and Sarah Brightman but, like other eight-year olds, she also loves Disney kids like Hannah Montana, Demi Lovato, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale and Raven Simone. She is also a big Christina Aguilera fan and loves stars like Hillary Duff, Britney Spears, Whitney Houston, and Jewel.
In 2005, Jackie’s mom took both Jackie and her brother to see the musical film "Phantom of the Opera". While only ages seven and five respectively, she and her brother were so mesmerized by the characters and the music that they didn’t move or make a peep through the entire movie. In January, 2008, mom bought the newly released "Phantom of the Opera" DVD. It was watched so often it had to be replaced in a short time. Jackie would absentmindedly start singing songs from the movie around the house until, after a while, her mother noticed that Jackie sounded pretty good. Mom found out about a local talent contest that was going to begin in March of 2008 and asked Jackie what she thought about it. Jackie was enthusiastic about giving it a try.
At the tender age of seven, Jackie sang her little heart out through first rounds and semi-finals, singing "Think of Me" and winning "audience choice" both times. For the finals, she sang "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" beating out 183 other contestants for the first-runner-up spot! As the youngest contestant in the competition, Jackie lost to the judge’s choice of a 20 year old opera singer. That final round performance is still on YouTube today and was further confirmation to Jackie's parents that she had singing talent.
They found her a vocal coach specializing in coaching kids in July of 2008. Since then, she has volunteered at nursing homes singing Christmas carols to the elderly. She has also traveled to Las Vegas to compete and win first place in the 8-18 age category of The USA World Showcase Talent Competition and first runner up over all, which was decided solely by on-line voting. Her parents continue to post her latest videos on youtube so that her fans can follow her growth and vocal development.
Jackie realizes that God has given her a gift and feels that He wants her to use it to bring joy, happiness and serenity to all who love to listen.
Although young, she has a long list of interests which includes reading, writing books, poetry, lyrics and mini plays, designing and sewing clothes, pillows and purses for friends and family, taekwondo, voice study and competitive singing. She was a member of Pittsburgh’s professional Children’s Festival Chorus as well as a soloist and member of the children’s choir at her church.
Jackie aspires to be like other pop era princesses and classical crossover artists such as Hayley Westenra, Celtic Woman and Sarah Brightman but, like other eight-year olds, she also loves Disney kids like Hannah Montana, Demi Lovato, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale and Raven Simone. She is also a big Christina Aguilera fan and loves stars like Hillary Duff, Britney Spears, Whitney Houston, and Jewel.
In 2005, Jackie’s mom took both Jackie and her brother to see the musical film "Phantom of the Opera". While only ages seven and five respectively, she and her brother were so mesmerized by the characters and the music that they didn’t move or make a peep through the entire movie. In January, 2008, mom bought the newly released "Phantom of the Opera" DVD. It was watched so often it had to be replaced in a short time. Jackie would absentmindedly start singing songs from the movie around the house until, after a while, her mother noticed that Jackie sounded pretty good. Mom found out about a local talent contest that was going to begin in March of 2008 and asked Jackie what she thought about it. Jackie was enthusiastic about giving it a try.
At the tender age of seven, Jackie sang her little heart out through first rounds and semi-finals, singing "Think of Me" and winning "audience choice" both times. For the finals, she sang "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" beating out 183 other contestants for the first-runner-up spot! As the youngest contestant in the competition, Jackie lost to the judge’s choice of a 20 year old opera singer. That final round performance is still on YouTube today and was further confirmation to Jackie's parents that she had singing talent.
They found her a vocal coach specializing in coaching kids in July of 2008. Since then, she has volunteered at nursing homes singing Christmas carols to the elderly. She has also traveled to Las Vegas to compete and win first place in the 8-18 age category of The USA World Showcase Talent Competition and first runner up over all, which was decided solely by on-line voting. Her parents continue to post her latest videos on youtube so that her fans can follow her growth and vocal development.
Jackie realizes that God has given her a gift and feels that He wants her to use it to bring joy, happiness and serenity to all who love to listen.
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