Person Biography:
Jackie Evancho is a multi-talented singer, concert artist, actress, and model who first gained worldwide recognition at the age of 10 with her stunning debut performance on season 5 of NBC's America's Got Talent (AGT).
Career:
Jackie's career began with her fascination with the film adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera, leading to her becoming the youngest solo platinum artist, the youngest top 5 debut artist ever in the U.K, the highest ranking debut artist of 2010, and a Guinness World Record as the youngest person to ever have a US Top 3 album.
Breakthrough:
Her first performance on AGT led to her breakthrough from YouTube star to serious career artist, making her one of the most successful child stars in history.
Awards and Collaborations:
Jackie has recorded and/or performed duets with notable artists such as Tony Bennett, Barbara Streisand, Placido Domingo, Josh Groban, Chris Botti, Joshua Bell, Il Volo, David Foster, Andrea Bocelli, and José Carreras.
Performances:
Jackie has performed for Presidents, world leaders, and at world events, including singing for Pope Francis 1, President Barack Obama, and Congressional leaders during the National Prayer Breakfast.
Reality TV and Songwriting:
In 2017, Jackie and her family appeared in a reality TV special, 'Growing Up Evancho', and in 2020, she appeared as "The Kitty" on FOX's The Masked Singer. Jackie has also explored songwriting, releasing her album "Carousel Of Time" in 2020, which pays homage to Joni Mitchell.
Philanthropy:
Jackie currently shares her time and talents lending support to various foundations and is a proud supporter of her transgender sister Juliet and the entire LGBTQ community.
