| www.ItSavesEnergy.com Another standing ovation for Jackie Evancho. One word - "heavenly" via Sharon Osbourne. Jackie Evancho continues to gain worldwide recognition with her amazing performances on America's Got Talent. Here is Andrew Johnston's (age 14) version of the song on Britian's Got Talent. www.youtube.com BIO Jackie Evancho was born to Michael and Lisa Evancho, and has an older brother, a younger brother, and a younger sister. She started singing when she was seven years old, after watching the movie "Phantom of the Opera." Her mother heard Evancho singing songs from the movie and allowed her to enter a local talent contest just for fun. She finished as the runner-up and was voted the audience favorite. Eventually she participated in other talent contests and started a YouTube channel. Evancho has performed onstage with producer David Foster; was an invited performer on the PBS Special "Celebrate America" with conductor/composer Tim Janis; sang the national anthem at an event honoring aviation pioneer General Chuck Yeager; and has performed many times at the invitation of Pennsylvania Senator Jane Orie. Jackie also performs at numerous events and charity functions in and around her hometown. Jackie Evancho sings in the "classical crossover" style of singers such as Hayley Westenra and Sarah Brightman. She studies singing with a voice coach, and also plays the violin and piano. On November 1, 2009, Evancho released her debut album called "Prelude to a Dream." The ... |
