Evie Clair

Category: AGT

  • Finals

    Finals

    Evie Clair’s epic adventures on America’s Got Talent Season 12 have come to an end. She made amazing friends, inspired many, held to what she believes, said goodbye to her daddy and made some difficult decisions. One was to continue when her heart was broken.

    For the finals she sang her dad’s song “What a Wonderful World.” Her dad wasn’t a singer but he did sing this song on demand and belted it in a Lois Armstrong growel for laughs.

    No one was laughing during her performance. Everything was silent, almost reverent in the center of a raucous Hollywood Blvd. She sang an understated version holding back tears with everything in her.

    AMERICA’S GOT TALENT — “Live Finale” — Pictured: Evie Clair — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC)

    Simon and AGT producers and staffers checked on her throughout the night to make sure they weren’t putting too much pressure on her. She never felt pressure but made the decision herself to get back on a plane to LA the very day after her father’s funeral. She knew he would want her to be there to continue. This time he would be there in spirit with new abilities to strengthen her.

    The live results finale was the day after the finals and Evie was feeling more confident.

    AMERICA’S GOT TALENT — “Live Finale Results” Episode 1224 — Pictured: (l-r) Evie Clair, James Arthur — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC)

    On the results show Evie was so happy to be able to sing her original song “Okay Day.” She hasn’t been able to release it yet but was stunned when producers said they wanted her to sing it with James Arthur who is currently on the Billboard Hot 100 for his song “Say You Won’t Let Go.”

    Evie sang a verse and chorus of the upbeat song with perfect confidence then introduced James Arthur who came in on the bridge.

    The bridge of this song is so special to Evie because it came to her in a dream a few months ago. She said she was standing in a circle of fire and rain came down and put it out. In the dream she heard herself singing…

    “When the clouds start to form

    And the rain starts to fall;

    Everyone knows after rain

    Comes a rainbow after all.”

    She woke up and gathered her sister Kirra and brother Porter to help her finish writing the song.

    The AGT producers heard the song on a home video and loved it so they sent it in for approval for the final show.

    Evie didn’t win America’s Got Talent but is so happy for her good friend, Darci, who did. Just being in the top 10 of the greatest talent show on earth is more than she could have ever dreamed and she plans to keep moving forward.

  • Semi Finals

    Semi Finals

    Evie Clair poured her heart out Tuesday night with the song “Yours” by Ella Henderson for the semi-finals of America’s Got Talent. Her heart was particularly heavy as her dad was placed on life support earlier that day. She sang the tender lyrics “If I’ve been feeling heavy, you take me from the dark. Your arms they keep me steady so nothing can fall apart… I know everyday I say it, but I just want you to be sure that I am yours.” She gathered the strength to give another touching performance while keeping her emotions in check and even Simon struggled to hold back tears.

    Evie was scheduled to fly home Thursday evening, but America’s Got Talent producers and staffers arranged for her to fly home directly after the live results show on Wednesday night making it possible for her to be with her father for his remaining days. He was surrounded by his wife and five children when he was taken off life support and passed away at 3:30pm on Thursday, September 7th.

    The video America’s Got Talent produced that was played just before her live performance on September 5th was a tribute to her father and the love and happiness in her family. Evie wants the world to know of her unfailing love for her father and the joy in her family. She believes this video captures those memories perfectly. The background music for the video is an original song called “OK Day” that Evie wrote with her siblings Kirra and Porter earlier this year that is yet to be released.

    Evie is moving on to the Finals after the judges raved and America voted her into the top 5. Her father can now be free to join her in following her dreams while only in spirit as he escapes his cancer ridden body. She is heartbroken but ready to continue singing for him.

  • Quarter Finals

    Quarter Finals

    Evie Clair performed the song “Wings” by Birdy for the Quarter Finals. She had an incredible experience working with the staff of AGT on this beautiful performance. She was thrilled to be able to play the piano for this round because she feels it is such a big part of her. The stage and set and all the candles were remarkable.

    This is a clip of Evie’s performance. You can watch the entire episode at www.nbc.com

    Her favorite part of this experience so far has been in making friends with the other contestants and their families.  One of the other moms told her that this doesn’t feel like the other talent competitions they have been in. She said it didn’t feel like a competition at all because people were so kind toward each other.

    We have felt that too and have felt the same compassion and kindness from the America’s Got Talent staff. From the assistants and judges to the producers, managers and crew, they are truly relationships we will have “for the rest of our lives.” Even Simon publicly sent his love to Evie’s dad this round.

    Yes, Evie Clair was the Dunkin’ Save this round. It doesn’t mean she was in the bottom 3 on voting. It means she was 6,7,or 8th in voting out of 12. She was very nervous for all this extra attention but it turned out alright since America saved her. She wants to send out some special love to all her fans for that amazing gift.

    A couple months ago Evie’s dad said he would not miss the live show if they had to roll him in on a stretcher.  It seems that he never imagined how quickly and how horribly his body could deteriorate making it impossible for him to travel. Someone videotaped his reaction from his hospital bed.

    Evie’s dad is no longer able to work or even function without help. He has suffered severe malnutrition from the cancer disrupting his digestive system. The doctors were able to save his life just in time with nutrition that is delivered directly to his veins bypassing his digestive system. The problem with this solution is that it is very hard on the liver. Her dad had never smoked or consumed alcohol in his life so his liver was in pretty good shape to begin with. Now they are draining liquid from his distended abdomen to make room for food so they can save his liver and be strong enough to endure more cancer treatments.

    His chances for survival are now very slim, but so were his daughter’s chances to be on America’s Got Talent. Both Evie and her dad are learning that nothing is impossible in this life. They are both staying positive and are ok with whatever happens. Seeing her move forward through the rounds is giving her dad the strength he needs to keep fighting and that is a blessing for our entire family.

     

     

  • America’s Got Talent Round 2

    America’s Got Talent Round 2

    Evie Clair had a difficult time watching last night’s Judge Cut episode since it was filmed weeks ago and her dad has become noticeabley frail since then. The colon cancer has spread to his liver and lungs and he has been in the hospital since Monday having fluid drained from his lungs and stomach and suffering from malnutrition.

    Some people talk about hating sob stories, but her current reality is that the person she loves and looks up to most in life is in a downward spiral that will play out on live television.

    AMERICA’S GOT TALENT — “Judge’s Cuts” — Pictured: (l-r) — (Photo by: Vivian Zink/NBC)

    She seeks none of the attention that has come to her, but only for him to be well again and to share her light.

    She can belt like no one’s business but the restraint she showed last night was remarkable. Her new, softer version of the song I Try by Macy Gray told of her feelings for her incredible father. She sat with him in a hospital room to watch the show air last night.

    This was one of a couple tweets sent out by the writer of her song, Macy Gray.

    This girl still has hope and will be off to round 3 soon to fight. She fights because she has been taught by her dad ‘s example to fight. She believes somehow that if she can beat the odds, So can he.

     

  • Evie Clair on America’s Got Talent – Round 1

    Evie Clair on America’s Got Talent – Round 1

    What an unforgettable night for Evie Clair during round 1 of America’s Got Talent Season 12!

  • Evie Clair on America’s Got Talent

    Evie Clair on America’s Got Talent

    Tune in Tuesday, June 20th, at 8/7c to NBC as Evie Clair takes the biggest stage in the world!