Jackie Evancho is 2010's Top-Selling Debut Artist with O Holy Night

O Holy Night, a special seasonal recording and first major label release from soprano prodigy Jackie Evancho, has entered the Billboard 200 at #2, according to the following article. This is an amazing feat for the 10-year old and secures Jackie's position as 2010's top-selling debut artist as well as the youngest female solo artist to ever debut in the Soundscan era.

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Soprano Prodigy Jackie Evancho Becomes 2010's Top-Selling Debut Artist as O Holy...
NEW YORK, Nov. 24, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --:

NEW YORK, Nov. 24, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- O Holy Night, a special seasonal CD/DVD and first major label release from soprano prodigy Jackie Evancho, has entered the Billboard 200 at #2. With first week's sales topping 239,000 pieces, O Holy Night has secured Jackie's position as 2010's top-selling debut artist as well as the youngest female solo artist to ever debut in the Soundscan era. Additionally, Jackie has entered the Billboard Classical Chart at #1.

Jackie's stunning performance on 'America's Got Talent' last summer won over the hearts of millions of viewers bringing her from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania into the national spotlight.

"Jackie Evancho is one of the purest and finest vocalists I've ever heard, and the initial response to her debut release has been phenomenal," said Steve Barnett, Chairman, Columbia Records.

"We are all incredibly proud of Jackie," said Mike and Lisa Evancho, Jackie's parents. "She loves to sing and is incredibly happy to be able to share her gift with the world."

On O Holy Night, her debut recording for SYCO/Columbia, Jackie has matched a couple of her favorite Christmas carols -- "O Holy Night" and "Silent Night" -- with "Pie Jesu" and "Panis Angelicus" -- two of the arias she performed on "America's Got Talent" -- on the set's extended play CD.

The two-disc O Holy Night includes a bonus DVD featuring Jackie's "America's Got Talent" performances, the audition tape that got her on the show, and an exclusive interview with Jackie filmed the week following the show's finale.

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Colombia Records Releases JACKIE EVANCHO's Christmas Album ‘O Holy Night’

 Jackie Evancho, runner-up on America’s Got Talent has a brand new Christmas album. coming out, called 'O Holy Night'. This little girl has an amazing voice and this should be a wonderful first album which, according to the following article is released through Colombia Records. The album includes the Christmas favorites “O Holy Night” and “Silent Night” plus the beautiful classics “Pie Jesu” and “Panis Angelicus”.
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Jackie Evancho Christmas Album ‘O Holy Night’:
by Sara on October 21, 2010

You may have seen 10-year old singing prodigy, Jackie Evancho on America’s Got Talent or earlier this week on the Oprah Winfrey Show but in case you missed her you must check out her upcoming Christmas album.

The youngster who has amazing operatic vocals, will release her first album through Columbia Records.

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O Holy Night (CD/DVD) Reviews

Jackie Evancho is a 10-year-old soprano prodigy whose performances on “America’s Got Talent” won the hearts of millions and brought her into the national spotlight.

Her new CD/DVD set, O Holy Night, features the Christmas favorites “O Holy Night” and “Silent Night” plus the beautiful classics “Pie Jesu” and “Panis Angelicus” – both of which Jackie performed on “America’s Got Talent.”

The DVD features Jackie’s performances from “America’s Got Talent” including the audition tape that landed Jackie her spot on AGT. It also includes an interview with Jackie filmed the week following the show’s finale.

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10-Year-Old JACKIE EVANCHO Signs with Syco/Columbia Records

 This is a big deal!  Jackie Evancho didn't win "America's Got Talent", but I predicted at the time that she would be performing to huge audiences for many years to come. It goes without saying that a child who was so hugely popular and with so much talent simply had to be picked up by a record company. Well, that's already happened. She has a record deal with Syco/Columbia Records.
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Jackie Evancho, child opera singer from 'America's Got Talent,' signs with Columbia
EW.com:

Jackie Evancho, the 10-year-old opera prodigy and runner-up from this season of America’s Got Talent, has signed with Syco/Columbia Records. It’s not too surprising that she’d sign with a label, given her viral popularity and obvious talent, and it’s even less surprising that she’d sign with Simon Cowell’s label, given her reality pedigree. Sometimes the world makes sense after all!

Evancho was a fan favorite on AGT, and week-to-week, the judges heaped more praise on her than any other contestant. It is a little creepy to hear what sounds like a fully matured operatic voice coming out of an adorable, tiny, blond child? It’s not…not creepy? But it’s also pretty stunning:

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JACKIE EVANCHO Calls Herself A Classical Crossover Singer

 Jackie Evancho is a child pridigy, plain and simple. Anyone with a voice like that at 10 years old is truly exceptional. She calls herself a classical crossover singer, rather than an opera singer and I suppose she's right, although most of what we heard on AGT was operatic. In any case she is really awesome and would have been my personal choice to win.
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'America's Got Talent's' Jackie Evancho: 'I'm a classical crossover singer'
From Inside the Box - Zap2it:

Jackie Evancho is one of the four 'America's Got Talent' finalists on Season 5 of the talent competition show. She tells Zap2it about her experience on the show and how she discovered her extraordinary gift.

'The experience is really exciting,' says Jackie. 'Prince Poppycock is really funny ... but I guess my favorite [act] would have to be Fighting Gravity.'

Comparisons have been made between Evancho and famous soprano Sarah Brightman -- which is more on the nose than people realize because Jackie discovered her talent after seeing "Phantom of the Opera."

"We were watching 'Phantom of the Opera' ... and it was mesmerizing," Jackie says. "After that, I started singing the songs around the house and my mom thought that I was really good."

But don't call her strictly an opera singer -- she was quick to correct us.

"I like to sing other stuff too. I'm not an opera singer, I'm a classical crossover singer. I sound like I have an operatic voice, but it's also a nice pop-like voice," Jackie informs us.

We tried to find out what she's singing for her last performance, but she couldn't spill the beans.

"Well, that's confidential information," she giggles. "But I can tell you the song is really beautiful. It's very peaceful."

And when asked what her favorite place to sing would be, Jackie simply says, "My favorite place would have to be on the stage. Just any stage.

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Michael Grimm and Jackie Evancho are Both Winners!

 I'm afraid I tend to agree with the writer of the following article. Little Jackie Evancho was "perfection" and I too was totally astonished that the country had chosen otherwise. However, perhaps in a way it's appropriate that Michael gets his opportunity to live his dream. Jackie, on the other hand has many years in which she will be a star and make many millions of dollars in the process.
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How Did Michael Grimm Beat Jackie Evancho on 'America's Got Talent'?
Speakeasy - WSJ:

Forgive Speakeasy if we’re dwelling on this too much, but how in the world did opera prodigy Jackie Evancho lose to singer Michael Grimm on “America’s Got Talent” last night?

The 10-year-old Evancho had been the favorite, and watching the video of her final performance–in which she totally delivered–it’s hard to see why she didn’t walk away with the top prize.

Considering her age, the spotlight, and the fact that she was the one to beat, her vocal control seems all the more remarkable. “I have never ever seen an act on this show or the British show or any of the other talent shows in the world that I’ve seen with more potential than Jackie Evancho,” said judge Piers Morgan of Evancho. “That was perfection.”

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Jackie Evancho is RUNNER UP in America's Got Talent. Michael Grimm Won!

With all the pomp and ceremony of a Finals Result Show, the final four acts awaited their fate.
 
Last night following the finals performances America voted for their favorite contestant and the result was an upset for the bookmakers. Their odds had pointed  to Jackie Evancho to win and Fighting Gravity to come in second.

It didn't work that way. Instead, when the voting results were announced tonight, Michael Grimm, the excellent guitar-playing singer won it all - the million dollars, the headline show in Las Vegas and headlining the cross-country tour. Jackie Evancho came in second, but in her case she was already a big winner.

That little girl is already a star in her own right and her future is literally unlimited.

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Bookmakers Say Jackie Evancho Strong Favourite!

 While the bookmakers are busy calculating the odds, we're just looking forward to hearing her sing again. She really has an awesome voice and I'd love to hear her sing something contemporary this time, but I don't know if that would be as effective now. We'll just expect the best.
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Jackie Evancho Strong Favourite In Americas Got Talent Series Five Betting Odds With Just Four Acts Remaining:
Saturday 11 September 2010 at 11:53  OLGB Betting News

Ten-year-old opera singer Jackie Evancho’s position at the top of the bookmaker’s odds hardened after the midweek semi-final of Americas Got Talent and the young singer now looks to be pulling away from the remaining competitors.

Jackie Evancho Now Odds On To Win Americas Got Talent

Jackie Evancho’s rendition of Pie Jesu in the Semi-Final of Americas Got Talent was easily enough to push the singer into Wednesday’s final but also impressed bookmakers Bet365 who have now made the youngster a 4/7 shot to win the final.

Evancho faces stiff competiton from the amazing dance troupe Fighting Gravity and the unique backilight performers may be better suited to winning the prize of headlining at Las Vegas than the very young Evancho. Bet365 make Fighting Gravity the 3/1 second favourite.

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Jackie Evancho, Michael Grimm, Prince Poppycock, and Fighting Gravity in the finals

 Jackie Evancho and her dream live on as she was one of four chosen to make it to the Finals of America's Got Talent. Every time I hear her sing - or even hear her speak, she is so self-assured that  I have to remind myself that she's not an adult, but only a little girl. A very awesomely talented one to be sure.
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'America's Got Talent': Prince Poppycock, Jackie Evancho, Michael Grimm, and Fighting Gravity make it to the finals

EW.com: by Emily Exton

Congratulations, PopWatchers. After endless rounds of terrible auditions and prolonged canned moments of suspense courtesy of Nick Cannon, we have finally reached the finals of America’s Got Talent.

Last night America voted Prince Poppycock, Michael Grimm, Jackie Evancho, and Fighting Gravity into the finals, leaving Michael Grasso, Taylor Matthews, Jeremy Vanschoonhoven, Christina & Ali, Anna & Patryk, and Studio One Young Beast Society behind.

There was no judges’ choice this time, so the four advancing acts were clearly the most popular (and arguably the most deserving) acts of the entire competition. Although these performers have been miles ahead of some of the others this season (remember Jimmy Dinh and Mary Ellen?), we are still left with 3 vocalists and 1 dance group.

Will America ever be ready for something a little different? Or does true talent trump all, regardless of what you do? Will anyone be disappointed if a singer wins again?

Each act will perform one last time on Tuesday night, followed by the live two-hour results show on Wednesday, where the winner will receive the $1 million prize
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Is this your dream Final 4? Who were you sad to see miss the cut?

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Little Jackie Evancho and Fighting Gravity advance to the Finals!

 Jackie Evancho did indeed advance to the finals. This lineup of talent tonight was truly awesome. There were two magicians that I consider of equal talent and I'm sure that both will have illustrious careers. I can't wait for the finals!
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Jackie Evancho and Fighting Gravity advance to the finals of ’America’s Got Talent’
September 1st, 2010 10:01 pm ET Examiner.com 

The Top 10 finalists on America’s Got Talent have finally been revealed and pint-sized opera singer Jackie Evancho and the amazing fraternity troupe of Fighting Gravity have advanced to the elite finalist group. So, who joins Jackie Evancho and Fighting Gravity in the Top 10 and is one step closer to winning the $1 million prize and the opportunity to headline at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas?"

As in previous weeks, the twelve performers were divided into four groups during the results show. From each group, a finalist was chosen to move on to the finals. America’s vote decided the first three semi-finalists, and then Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne and Howie Mandel had the tough task of naming the fourth
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Jackie Evancho Wows Judges on America's Got Talent Semi-finals

Jackie Evancho is an amazing little girl. Following her performance, the judges all applauded. One stated with some accuracy, that this semi-final was the best in history. In fact there were many who would become Stars. However, Jackie, he called a SUPERSTAR.
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Jackie Evancho performs on America’s Got Talent: Semi-Final song was impressive
Examiner.com: September 1, 2010

Last night on 'America's Got Talent' the talented young performer once again took to the stage to sing. Her semi-final song could only be described as beyond impressive. The youngster once again wowed the crowd and reminded us all that her talent is much bigger than her size.

The 'America' Got Talent' semi finals show last night had to be one of the best shows of the year. Everyone brought their A Game and nobody got a single 'X" for their performances -- this is the way the audience likes it. In addition to having to compete for the 5 remaining spots in the finals, the performers entertained the audience in ways the show has never down before.

Voting is closed from last night, but tonight the 5 people with the most votes will be pushed on into the finals. Take a peek at Jackie Evancho's performance last night. Do you think she deserved a spot?

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Jackie Evancho Has Big Album Sales

'Got Talent' Kid Jackie Evancho Makes Chart Impact August 19, 2010 at 11:44 AM 10-year-old "America's Got Talent" contestant Jackie Evancho quickly profited from her on the NBC show last week. Her self-released album, "Prelude to a Dream," starts at No. 121 on the Billboard 200, No. 20 on Digital Albums and No. 2 on Classical Album with 4,000 sold, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Following its November 2009 digital release, the album had sold a negligible amount until the Pennyslvania native was chosen by YouTube viewers to compete on the talent show last Tuesday (Aug. 10). Evancho displayed her adult-sized operatic vocals while singing Giacomo Puccini's aria "O Mio Babbino Caro" and earned Susan Boyle comparisons. Once her "Talent" clip became a viral sensation, the iTunes Store took notice and swiftly placed her album on the front page of its store, touting the set's availability. Nearly all of the set's 4,000 sold last week were from digital downloads, with only a handful from physical CD sales. This email was sent to dyna999399.evancho99@blogger.com. Delivered by Feed My Inbox 230 Franklin Road Suite 814 Franklin, TN 37064 Account Login Unsubscribe Here

Jackie Evancho, Young Singing Sensation To Perform at Carnegie Hall

Young Jackie Evancho is a singing sensation who jumped into stardom after performing at "America's Got Talent". At just 11 years old, she's already a sensation on the internet. She recorded herdebut album in November of 2009 and will be performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City On December 2, 2010. Here's her Wiki Information:

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Jackie Evancho Bio
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jacqueline Marie "Jackie" Evancho (born April 9, 2000) is a young soprano from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Evancho was born to Michael and Lisa Evancho and has an older brother, a younger brother, and a younger sister.[1] 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.[2]

Evancho has performed onstage with producer David Foster[3], 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[4], and has performed many times at the invitation of Pennsylvania Senator Jane Orie[5]. Jackie also performs at numerous events and charity functions in and around her hometown[6].

Jackie Evancho sings in the "classical crossover" style of singers such as Hayley Westenra and Sarah Brightman. She studies singing with a voice coach,[7] and also plays the violin and piano.[1]

On November 1, 2009, Evancho released her debut album called Prelude to a Dream.[8][9] The album features mainly covers of songs such as Martina McBride's Concrete Angel, Josh Groban's To Where You Are, and a cover of Amazing Grace among others. Several crossover selections appear on the album; "Con te Partiro" is not an operatic piece; "O Mio Babbino Caro" does appear in an opera: Puccini's "Gianni Schicchi" The version of Schubert's "Ave Maria" heard on the album is not the original song, which is set to a secular text in German. Instead, it's an arrangement of the Roman Catholic setting of the "Hail Mary" prayer in Latin.

On December 2, 2010, she is scheduled to sing at Carnegie Hall in New York City and will be the youngest female vocal soloist ever to have performed there.[10]

On August 10, 2010, on America's Got Talent[11], she performed O Mio Babbino Caro by Giacomo Puccini. The aria is also on her debut album. She received a standing ovation after her performance, and was awarded a trip to Universal Studios in Florida for receiving the most fan votes from the submissions to the show from YouTube

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This little girl is a sensation and we're going to hear a lot more of her in the weeks and years to come.


June

Jackie Evancho Wows America's Got Talent Judges

Wow! This 10 year old is already an internet sensation and has a huge following - and with good reason. Se is extraordinarily talented! She was one of 10 performers who submitted their auditions via YouTube. Judges Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne and Howie Mandel voted on 10 of the acts, and according to host Nick Cannon, Evancho was voted through as the 11th contestant by viewers at home

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Jackie Evancho on 'America's Got Talent': 10-year-old singer stuns audience with booming voice
By Anthony Benigno Daily News Writer Wednesday, August 11th 2010, 9:57 AM

Jackie Evancho, 10, stole the show on 'America's Got Talent' Tuesday night with her rendition of Puccini's 'O Mio Babbino Caro.'

Young Jackie Evancho's performance on "America's Got Talent" Tuesday night brought down the house, reverberated through TV land and made her the most-searched person on Google early Wednesday morning.

With all the attention the budding performer has received in the past 24 hours, there's really only one question to ask: Who is Jackie Evancho?

The singer, 10, does not have the platinum pelt of Justin Bieber or the Mouse-House following of the Jonas Brothers, but thanks to her flooring performance on "America’s Got Talent," the Pittsburgh native is already being called the next Susan Boyle, according to USA Today.

Evancho's appearance on "Talent" was part of a viral-themed wrinkle for the competition show; all the performers who appeared Tuesday night submitted their auditions via YouTube. Judges Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne and Howie Mandel voted on 10 of the acts, and according to host Nick Cannon, Evancho was voted through as the 11th contestant by viewers at home.

Before Evancho took the stage, a taped intro clip ran down the finer points of the young girl's life at home. "I have two brothers and one sister, a big garden and we have ducks in it. It's so much fun!" beamed Evancho, who started singing after seeing "Phantom of the Opera." According to Babble.com, she has already released a self-produced album called "Prelude to a Dream."

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Once in a while we come upon a child prodigy like this one and we're all amazed at what they can do. I remember as a child knowing a young boy with Downes Syndrome who was a natural exceptional pianist. Do you know anyone like this?  Leave a comment


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