7 Quotes & Sayings By Jackie Evancho

Jackie Evancho is a 16-year-old singer from Pittsburgh. She has been singing since she was 2 as a member of the Pittsburgh Children's Choir, and performed on the Today Show with Kathie Lee Gifford. Her first album, Journey to the Christmas Star, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Classical Albums Chart, and reached #3 on its Holiday Albums Chart. Other albums include Songs from the Silver Screen and Two Hearts Read more

Jackie has also proven her versatility by performing with several pop/rock musicians including Jewel, Mannheim Steamroller, and David Foster. In April 2009 she released her first piano/vocal solo CD, Jackie Evancho. In 2010, she began recording her first orchestral album under RCA/AVCA with Grammy winner Michael Tilson Thomas conducting the San Francisco Symphony.

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My advice would be to follow your dream. Most of my life, I was in second place before I came in first place. I hope that inspired people to never give up. Jackie Evancho
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I still have my school friends who are actually friends. It's nice that they don't think much about my singing career. They think it is cool, and they are happy for me, but they don't really bother me about it. To them, I'm still just the schoolgirl from next door. Jackie Evancho
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It's always exciting to see different cities I love, and go on tour buses. It's so much fun to travel. My favorite part is being able to perform live in front of all these amazing people; being able to connect with them and seeing their reaction makes me feel very special. Jackie Evancho
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I write about heartbreak because I like writing about sad things, but I'm writing happy songs, too! Jackie Evancho
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I warm up with my mom and make sure I understand what the songs are about and make sure I'm using the right technique. To be honest with you, I really don't practice a lot... Usually, I say a prayer and ask the Lord to sing with me and help me and stand on the stage with me. Jackie Evancho
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I would like to sing for the Pope. And the Queen, and at Simon Cowell's wedding. Jackie Evancho