<h1>Jackie Evancho - Another Incredible Week</h1>

Well, it’s been another incredible week for the eleven year-old singing sensation who was described by someone as the “pretty little girl with a grown up opera voice.”  Jackie Evancho’s fans made the debut of her new album, Dream with Me come in at number two on the Billboard chart displacing Lady Gaga’s latest recording effort, the aptly titled Born This Way.  Jackie, for her part, was almost apologetic when asked earlier this month about besting both Gaga and English singer-songwriter Adele in the Amazon list saying, “I feel kind of sad, because I’m kicking them out of their spots.”

Fresh off a Tuesday night appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno where she delivered an absolutely captivating rendition of Sarah McLachlin’s Angel, Jackie followed up with a daytime visit on Friday to The Talk (CBS) with Sharon Osbourne.  Asked about how she manages to handle her new found fame, Jackie told Sharon that her “parents keep her grounded.”  This was such a refreshing and clearly honest response that speaks volumes about her family life and upbringing.  When asked about her favorite place to visit (so far), she was quick to say Malibu – “It’s so cool there… I found a sand dollar there!”

Ambassador for Animals

Although Jackie Evancho is a relative newcomer, she has already begun to use her rightly earned notoriety for philanthropic endeavors.  Last year she joined the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International to speak out against the killing of harp seals for their fur.  Harp seals are adorable animals that migrate to Canada’s east coast annually to give birth; when they’re first born, baby harp seals have snowy white coats that help them blend in to the snow and ice that is their home.

Because she has committed herself to help not only seals but all animals, the Humane Society of the United States named Jackie Evancho an Ambassador for Animals.  In this capacity, she shares information about important animal issues with her fans and the public in addition to encouraging kids to get involved, too.  As an Ambassador for Animals, Jackie is also the spokesperson for Mission: Humane, a Humane Society of the United States program that guides children in helping animals.  Mission: Humane focuses on specific issues and campaigns to protect animals while also providing information on everything from how to start a club at school to actions anyone can take to make a difference.  For more information about Mission: Humane, visit humanesociety.org

What’s next for Jackie Evancho?  Next week, June 30^th to be specific, she’ll drop in to see Piers Morgan on his CNN show.  Stay tuned for the latest Jackie Evancho news!