Evie Clair, a finalist from Season 12 of “America’s Got Talent,” performed a Valentine’s Day concert February 14, 2025, at the Romance Theater in Rexburg, Idaho. She was joined by her new band, The Union, featuring Stephen Henderson, Joseph Griffin, and Tanner Robinson. The concert included classic love songs, original compositions, and selections from her recent EP, “Conversations with Angels.”
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In 2024 Evie collaborated with The Church of Jesus Christs of Latter-day Saints through their youth program called Strive to Be on a new Christmas single and music video called Christ the Lord.
Evie felt such a privilege to be invited to Ohio to sing for the second annual Nightbirde Foundation concert. The event was a fundraiser for the fight against breast cancer and the foundation brings hope to those facing that fight. Jane is so loved and missed but her spirit of love and kindness lives on. Her family is a stunning example of care for others and Evie made instant friends with the Merkowski family who have such similar hearts. She was able to take the stage and debut her new album Conversations with Angels that got rave reviews from those in attendance including her daughter Billye who was cheering her on from the front row.
Evie poured her heart into these songs. Her siblings, Kirra and Porter Abplanalp helped her create lyrics with deep, layered meanings that come from deep within and connect to feelings of people everywhere.
Lyrics
When I Say I Love You
do i say i love you enough or maybe i say it too much for it to mean more than it does ahh i hope its enough when i say i love you so much
time is racing sand is fallin …. dont want to regret it so i worry try to hurry slow down look up turn to your love …. still i worry when im thinking
do i say i love you enough or maybe i say it too much for it to mean more than it does ahhh i hope its enough when i say i love you so much
can i make it oh so unfit never gonna shake it on your altar but i falter so weak one day we’ll see true love still i worry when i’m thinking
do i say i love you enough or maybe i say it too much for it to mean more than it does ahhh i hope its enough when i say i love you so much ahh
i know that i carry too much and stress about being enough but through you i know i am loved when i fall down i want to give up until you say I love you so much and maybe i say it too much for it to mean more than it does i hope it’s enough ahhh when i say i love you so much
Higher Joy
masses looking for their happy in the spaces that seem faceless call it fame. we need more money. need more friends. need a flat tummy. “ill be happy when…” but until then im tripping on my own two feet i cant see past the noise in front of me
higher higher. that higher joy. higher higher. oh that higher joy. higher higher. that higher joy. higher higher. that higher joy. higher higher. oh that higher joy. higher higher. that higher joy.
is it worth the desperation for the ashes and the sadness call it shame i’m down to zero need a friend i need a hero what is happy, then? is there a when? can someone show me who I am and save me from the waves above my head?
higher higher. that higher joy. higher higher. oh that higher joy. higher higher. that higher joy. higher higher. that higher joy. higher higher. oh that higher joy. higher higher. that higher joy.
drops of heaven down the cheeks of all the faces that were aimless take a name is this a fever am I real or a believer find a happiness beyond the mess in finally knowing who i am i’m never going back to where i’ve been
higher higher. that higher joy. higher higher. oh that higher joy. higher higher. that higher joy. higher higher. that higher joy. higher higher. oh that higher joy. higher higher. that higher joy. higher higher. that higher joy. higher higher. oh that higher joy. higher higher. that higher joy. higher higher. that higher joy. higher higher. oh that higher joy. higher higher. that higher joy.
A Letter to Fear
you’re in my mind again no, you are not my friend you hold me back you hold me down i’m better when you’re not around
i’m in my bed again crippled by your cold defense my mind is numb you pay your rent you love me but it’s just pretend
i’m in my head again i don’t know where ive been i’m falling back i drag you down you’ll be better when i’m not around
i’m out of bed again choking on my own breath i wish that i could pay you back but i don’t know who i am
you’re in my mind again why do i invite you in you break me up you make me drown im better when youre not around
fillin’ up my soul again theres not enough to let you in how do i escape your sin i wanna know who i am
startin not to let you in lookin back at where ive been picking up the me you left start to love who i am
Empty
im empty but my life’s filling up im empty am i still not enough is it empty all the days and the nights am i only passing the time i have so much to do im empty cuz it’s still not enough for you empty and ive almost made it through but i still have so much to lose
ocean in my eyes, pools reflecting, feelings of shame whats the use of pushing harder when im losing the game everybody looks so happy what can I do cause i dont understand. i give all i am. and i shouldn’t have to seconds filling every minute every moment in place something deeper is still vacant, im not keeping the pace stand in line. and just keep it quiet. see? you’ll get through. when i hate who i am, and break when i bend, how do i help you?
the sun will rise its only tonight where do you think, where do you think, the moon gets her light? skies could meet as i fall to my knees empty my cup so i have enough let me let go of all that is holding me down
unremarkable. i paint my face so i can perform follow tightly left and right like everybody before tell myself that im not worthy to be happy but you made who i am i break when i bend so how do i help me?
the sun will rise its only tonight where do you think, where do you think, the moon gets her light? skies could meet as i fall to my knees empty my cup so i have enough let me let go of all that is holding me down
the sun will rise its only tonight where do you think, where do you think, the moon gets her light? skies could meet as i fall to my knees empty my cup so i have enough let me let go of all that is holding me down
im empty now my lifes looking up im empty and im ready for love cuz i see me for all you see i could be and its okay to be empty
Evie Clair (Thomas) breaks down the heartfelt lyrics of her upcoming song about her dad in a new YouTube video. She will be premiering the new original song “I know You’re There” in one week – the day she calls her dad’s angelversary. He passed away on September 7th, 2017. The song will be released on streaming services later in the month.
Evie opens her heart and shares it as she goes through each line of this new song and explains her thoughts behind it, knowing her dad is still watching over her. She breaks down in tears when she reveals the lyric about her dad’s grandkids, “and when they cry, when they’re down, when there’s nobody to listen, I know you’re there.” She spoke of how her dad was always such a good listener and that she knows he’s still there listening and will be there for her children. She recognizes that she won’t be able to see him hold his grandkids but wonders if Billye has already had some time with him recently. Her inspiration to write this song for her dad started when she was having an unspoken conversation about him with her baby.
The melody of “I Know You’re There” remains a mystery for one more week. Watch for the release on Evie Clair’s YouTube channel the morning of September 7, 2023. #teamamos
A stunning Mother’s Day original release by Evie Clair and Christina Stutzman shares the perspective of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and her feelings in being the imperfect mother of the divine Chosen Son.
Evie and Christina were both just 13 years old finding themselves on America’s Got Talent – one of the biggest stages in the world, sharing their talents and showing strength as they experienced the loss of loved ones. Christina was with her older sister, Ali, as a singing duo and Evie was a singer/songwriter. Evie was on season 12 with Preacher Lawson and Darci Lynne while Christina was on season 5 with Prince Poppycock and Jackie Evancho.
Christina and Ali and Evie met when they performed together at a tribute concert remembering Evie Clair’s father. Christina and Ali lived close to where Evie’s dad was raised in Idaho. They all realized they had very similar life experiences. They became instant friends. Listen to Christina and Evie’s Mother’s Day radio interview with Jay Hildebrandt.
Sunday May, 14, 2023 – Radio Interview with Evie Clair and Christina Stutzman
You can purchase Chosen Son with the Amazon or iTunes buttons below or you can stream it any time on your favorite platform. We’d love you to add it to your playlist of sacred songs.
Fun Fact: The album cover for this single was created by AI using Evie and Christina’s images and the prompt of Mother Mary.
A lullaby version of one of Evie Clair’s favorites: If We Hold on Together from the Stephen Spielberg animated movie: A Land Before Time. Evie recorded this song for her new daughter Billye Clair just before she was born.
Evie Clair would like to share an intimate new album of sacred hymns, close to her heart, with simple original arrangements of beloved, classic Christian hymns and sacred songs that bring her joy. Her husband, Clancy says,
“You couldn’t get an album that more closely resembles the experience of Evelyn sitting at the piano in her living room singing to you personally.”
Evie Clair, now Evelyn Thomas and her husband, recently posted about the coming birth of their first baby. The gentleness of these 15 songs makes them feel like lullabies in honor of that announcement. They come directly from her heart and speak to the listener’s soul about the love she has for God and her relationship with Him. Other album themes include kindness, gratitude, the Savior, peace and families.
The album title “That They Might Have Joy” comes from a beloved scripture passage, “Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy”(2 Nephi 2:25) embracing the idea that we exist to find true and lasting Joy no matter our circumstance. It was a belief her father held even through the difficulties of a painful death from cancer. She added a remastered version she sang the year he passed away of his favorite hymn “Be Still My Soul” ending with the lyrics, “through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.” He taught her to hold to the things that wouldn’t fade with passing trends, but to fill her life with things that bring eternal joy.
Evelyn wanted to share these sacred lyrics and melodies of Jesus with others as a testimony of the joy she has found so that they, also, might have joy and internalize the true source of it.
Special thanks from Evie to a few beloved people who contributed to this album including Kirra Abplanalp, Charles Mann, Bailey Jolley, Phoebe Morris, Christy Mann, Michael McLean and Pamalee Mann.
Evie Clair’s Spring release, “Talking (Sunday Scaries Remix),” gives a fresh sound to her collaboration with Benson Price Jones. Sunday Scaries, the independent EDM duo specializes in electronic music with quality lyrics. After several original songs, the duo entered the remix arena with their adaptation of “Talking.”
The original mix began to take shape in early 2021 when Jones approached Evie with an idea for a duet. Each artist wrote a verse independently, combining their efforts for the refrain. The result is an authentic love song and a visually stunning video production. While far from being her first music video, Evie regards “Talking” as one of her best.
Almost exactly a year later, Sunday Scaries produced their EDM version of the song.
The new title’s cinematic, ethereal sound contrasts Evie’s plans for a gospel album later this year. Upcoming titles include the recently released “Nearer, My God, to Thee/ Where Can I Turn for Peace,” “I Know That My Redeemer Lives,” and “The Lord is My Shepherd.” The new album will be available on all major platforms by the end of 2022.
On January 23, 2022 Evie tweeted, “I’m thinking about a new cover. Do we talk about Bruno?” One of her fans responded with “Who is Bruno?” If you know, you know, I guess. But no one really knows. A song from Disney’s animated movie, “Encanto,” went mega viral breaking records of “Let it Go” from “Frozen.” It’s an absolutely incredibly well-written song by “Hamilton’s” Lin-Manuel Miranda so it’s no surprise. It’s the first Disney animation song in history to spend multiple weeks at #1.
Evie took on the challenge a little late in the game because she has been performing again while balancing her studies at the university and time with her new husband. She had a blast with the complexities of her first multi-voice cover and her husband says it’s one of the best videos she’s ever put out. She hopes you love it.
