Politics & Government
Pennsylvania Teen Chosen to Perform at Donald Trump's Inauguration
A 16-year-old Pennsylvania girl and runner-up on America's Got Talent will perform the national anthem at Donald Trump's inauguration.
A 16-year-old Pennsylvania girl has been selected to perform the national anthem at Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony in January. Pine Township's Jackie Evancho will do the honors.
Boris Epshteyn, the director of communications for the presidential inaugural committee, called Evancho "an inspiration for all Americans."
Evancho issued her first album at age nine, and at age 10, finished in second place in the fifth season of America's Got Talent. She has since then produced five more albums and performed live on several major stages, including Carnegie Hall, Cirque du Soleil, and a Pittsburgh Pirates baseball game, among other locales.
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Honored to have @jackieevancho performing the National Anthem at the @TrumpInaugural Ceremony. She's an inspiration for all Americans! #MAGA
— Boris Epshteyn (@BorisEP) December 14, 2016
We are proud and excited to announce that @jackieevancho will sing the National Anthem at #TrumpInaugural! #MAGA pic.twitter.com/nXJHA4NEzc
— Trump Inauguration (@TrumpInaugural) December 14, 2016
According to the Trump campaign, Evancho was the youngest solo artist to ever have a record go platinum - a feat which she accomplished at the age of 10.
Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States on January 20, 2017.
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Image via Trump Inauguration video.
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