You've got to listen to Jackie Evancho, 10, who stole the show last night on America's Got Talent. And, yes, she's being called "the next Susan Boyle." One of the show's YouTube acts (here's her channel), Jackie, who is from the Pittsburgh area, is already booked to play Carnegie Hall on Dec. 2
The youngster belted out a polished and pitch-perfect Puccini aria with the confidence and voice of someone, as Piers Morgan told her, three tines her age.
Jackie sang O Mio Babbino Caro, with a voice reminiscent of former child star Charlotte Church at her best.
Her performance stunned the crowd, won her a standing ovation, and thrilled the judges.
'I can't believe that from this tiny body this huge mature voice that you have,' said a shocked Sharon Osbourne.
Piers Morgan added: 'That has to be one of the most astonishing performances that I've seen on America's Got Talent.'
Tonight Jackie sailed through to the semi-final of the show, and will now perform in Las Vegas.
And Jackie was equally thrilled, saying: 'It feels so amazing, especially when America's picked me to go through and follow my dreams.'
Below Video of Jackie Evancho's video submission for the America's Got Talent YouTube Audition.
Below video of Jackie Evancho singing the National Anthem at the 2010 Pirates Home Opener against the Dodgers in front of over 39,000 people. She was the youngest singer to ever do this for the Pirates on opening day. The second youngest was Christina Aguilera at the age of 11. The Pirates Won!
@ Picture and Some Video are Courtesy of NBC Network
