The 18-year-old opera singer made her debut on the program when she was just 11, and went on to become a fan fave before placing second.
Kicking off in January, Jackie will join 49 other acts including Darci Lynne Farmer, Sofie Dossi, Angelica Hale, opera rock singer Cristina Ramos, projection/dance Kenichi, comedian Lost Voice Guy, escape artist Cosentino, dog act Ashleigh and Sully, dog act, pianist Tokio Myers, singer Courtney Hadwin, magician Jon Dorenbos, comic Preacher Lawson, mentalists The Clairvoyants, singer Sal Valentinetti, magician Darcy Oake, mentalist Colin Cloud, singer Brian Justin Crum, comic Drew Lynch, comic Vicki Barbolak, aerialist Alex Magala, singer Bianca Ryan, comic Samuel J. Comroe, The Professional Regurgitator, group Sons of Serendip, danger act Ryan Stock & AmberLynn, and juggler Viktor Kee.
Lea Michele is all smiles on the red carpet as she arrives at the 2018 GLAAD Media Awards on Saturday night (May 5) at the Hilton Midtown Hotel in New York City.
The 31-year-old actress/singer went glam in a silver and black gown while showing off her new engagement ring from fiance Zandy Reich.
Jackie Evancho‘s family made their television debut last night on TLC.
The America’s Got Talent alum and powerhouse singer and her family — including transgender sister Juliet — opened up in a new interview about their brand new series on television.
“I hope people people get a legit opinion on our family, instead of people thinking I’m the confused singer,” Jackie says, emphasizing the point about the series being about the entire family.
She adds, “I want them to see that what we do, we have calculated decisions. It’s not just on a whim. I’m not confused with what I do. I’m very calculated and I get advice from really smart people in my life.”
Juliet‘s life as a transgender woman will also be showcased, as well as her relationship with her boyfriend of two years.
“They interviewed my boyfriend so you get to see and hear about his views on our relationship and how me being transgender and in the limelight has affected him in big ways,” Juliet says.
“He lost all of his friends that were around us. It’s been pretty hard on him. It ties into that, too.”
Growing Up Evancho has the potential to turn into a series. Check your local listings for future airings.
FYI: Jackie and Juliet are pictured at BUILD series in New York City earlier this week.
Jackie Evancho is speaking out in defense of transgender rights.
The 16-year-old singer’s sister Juliet is trans and she’s directly affected by Donald Trump‘s revoking of the policy that allowed transgender students to use the bathrooms of their choice in public schools.
So, Jackie wants to have a little talk with the President. If you remember, she performed at his inauguration.
“I am obviously disappointed in the @POTUS decision to send the #transgender bathroom issue to the states to decide. #sisterlove,” Jackietweeted.
Then she wrote, “. @realDonaldTrump u gave me the honor 2 sing at your inauguration. Pls give me & my sis the honor 2 meet with u 2 talk #transgender rghts ?”
. @realDonaldTrump u gave me the honor 2 sing at your inauguration. Pls give me & my sis the honor 2 meet with u 2 talk #transgender rghts ?
