Jackie Evancho Biography
Jacqueline Marie Evancho is well known as an American classical crossover singer who gained wide recognition at an early age. She has issued a platinum-selling EP and nine albums, such as three Billboard 200 top 10 debuts since 2009. Besides, she has presented three solo PBS concert specials.
How old is Jackie Evancho? – Age
The classical crossover singer is 23 years old as of 2023. She was born on 9 April 2000, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, where she also grew up.
How tall is Jackie Evancho? – Height
Evancho stands at a height stature of 5 feet 1 inches (1.55 m).
Jackie Evancho Mother, Father, Siblings – Family
Evancho was born to Lisa Evancho (mother) and Michael Evancho (father). She was brought up along with her four siblings in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. They are Juliet Evancho, Rachel Evancho and Zach Evancho.
Jackie Evancho Education
Evancho started her education in the Pine-Richland School District, but at several times, after her career started, she earned online schooling. In addition, she went to Pine-Richland High School, graduating in 2018.
Is Jackie Evancho Married? – Husband
Evancho has been married to her lovely husband, Ronald Chammah, since 1982. Ronald is a film director known for films including Origins of the 21st Century, Strange Birds, Sincerely Charlotte, and Medea Miracle.
Career
David Foster and Prelude to a Dream
In 2009, she first caught record producer David Foster’s attention. Furthermore, she was selected for the regional semifinals of his “Hitman Talent Search Contest”, finishing as runner-up, and also in October 2009 she sang in the (David Foster and Friends) concert at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
America’s Got Talent
Likewise, after two earlier unsuccessful auditions for the show, she became accepted as a contestant on the fifth season of NBC’s America’s Got Talent (AGT) by also placing first in its 2010 YouTube competition. Besides, she performed the aria “O mio babbino caro” in the show’s quarter-final round, provoking effusive reactions on August 10, 2010.
Evancho performed in 10 cities along with the America’s Got Talent: Live Tour, signed a record deal with SYCO music and Columbia Records, and also performed in Las Vegas together with David Foster later in 2010. From June 2010 until mid-2011, she coached together with Yvie Burnett, who has served with other singers appearing on AGT.
O Holy Night
In addition, Evancho’s first release on a major record label became a Columbia Records EP titled O Holy Night. Later it was released on November 16, 2010, and also entered the Billboard 200 at No. 2, making her the top-selling debut artist for 2010 and also the youngest solo artist ever to debut in the top 10.
It as well launched at No. 1 on Billboard’s Classical Albums chart and also No. 2 on Billboard’s Holiday Albums Chart. Moreover, the album sold 239,000 copies in its first week. Likewise, the EP became certified platinum by the RIAA, making her the youngest solo artist ever to go platinum in the US.
Dream with Me
His second full-length album, Dream with Me, produced by David Foster for Sony and also Syco Music, became released on June 14, 2011. Moreover, the album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Classical Albums Chart, and was also certified gold by the RIAA. With this album, she was the youngest artist ever to debut in the UK in the top 5.
The singer started her first solo tour across the United States to promote the album in July 2011. Likewise, it consisted of 18 performances along with orchestras, such as Evancho’s New York City concert at Avery Fisher Hall in November 2011, when she became the youngest person ever to sing a solo concert at Lincoln Center.
Jackie Evancho Net Worth
Citing her acting career, Jackie has an estimated net worth of $4 million.
Jackie Evancho Instagram
You can find and follow Evancho on Instagram using the account @officialjackieevancho