Evie Clair
Evie Clair | |
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| Birth name | Evelyn Clair Abplanalp |
| Born | December 2, 2003 Florence, Arizona |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Website | evieclair |
Evelyn Clair Thomas, (Evelyn Abplanalp; born December 2, 2003), better known by her stage name Evie Clair, is a musical artist and reality television personality who appeared on the twelfth season of the talent competition series America's Got Talent.
Early life
[edit]Clair is the daughter of Hillary and Amos Abplanalp and is the second oldest of five children, with one older brother and three younger sisters. Clair also has a step-brother, three step-sisters, and a half-sister from her mother's second marriage, all of whom are younger than her. She has been a pianist since she was two years old. On September 8, 2017, the day after Clair advanced to the America's Got Talent finals, it was announced that her father had died from colon cancer.[1][2] Amos Abplanalp had continued to work at a local prison while being treated for cancer.[3]
Clair and her family are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.[4] On December 17, 2021, she and Clancy Thomas were married. They had a daughter named Billye Clair Thomas, on April 12, 2023.
Career
[edit]Clair began performing in Annie as a tap dancer at the Hale Center Theater in Gilbert southwest of Scottsdale, Arizona at the age of eight.[5] She has sang the national anthem at an Arizona Diamondbacks' game.[3]
America's Got Talent
[edit]Clair auditioned for America's Got Talent three times before getting on the show, auditioning with "Arms" by Christina Perri. She won praise from Perri.[6] After her father's death Clair was offered the opportunity to return the next season, however she chose to stay on course and perform in the finals of season 12.[1][7] Accommodations were made for her on the program. The woman in charge of wardrobe often bought two skirts for her, ensuring there was enough fabric to create outfits with long skirts in accordance with modesty-focused dress standards which the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has.[8]
Album
[edit]| Okay Day | |
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| Studio album by Evie Clair | |
| Released | June 1, 2018 |
| Genre | Indie pop |
| Length | 31:55 |
On May 23, 2018, an upcoming album by Clair was announced.[9] The album was released on June 1, 2018.[10] All of the songs are performed by Evie Clair except for the song Okay Day which features Kirra L.A, her sister.; Clair sings on the track as well. [11]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Needed You" | Evie Clair | 2:46 |
| 2. | "Morning Star" | Clair, Clancy Thomas | 3:26 |
| 3. | "Too Young" | Clair, Thomas | 2:53 |
| 4. | "Will I Be Enough" | Clair, Steven Moyer | 4:23 |
| 5. | "Head in the Cloud" | Clair, Moyer | 3:36 |
| 6. | "Fair Minded" | Clair, Porter Abplanalp | 3:11 |
| 7. | "One Day" | Clair | 3:45 |
| 8. | "57 Seconds" | Clair | 3:28 |
| 9. | "Au Revoir" | Clair, Thomas | 3:45 |
| 10. | "Okay Day" | Clair | 2:42 |
| Total length: | 31:55 | ||
In 2018, she starred as the headline act in 'The Unbelievables', a Christmas program in Reno, Nevada.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Dawn, Randee (September 14, 2017). "'America's Got Talent' contestant Evie Clair copes with father's death". Today. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
- ^ Clair, Evie (September 8, 2017). ""Say a prayer, a prayer on forever Time is only now, Soon we'll be together." I hope I made you proud, Daddy. I've always done it for you and I'll do it for you forever.❤️". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
- ^ a b Lahon, Ankita (June 21, 2017). "Evie Clair On "America's Got Talent:" Impressive With An Honest Performance". Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ "Evie Clair's father dies just after she moves into AGT semifinals". PinalCentral.com. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ^ "Evie Clair". Generoso Pope Foundation. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
- ^ Melton, Lori (June 27, 2017). "Interview: Evie Clair Talks Family, Christina Perri And Being "Blessed" By Her AGT Journey". Retrieved June 3, 2018.
- ^ "AGT's Evie Clair And Family Gather To Say Final Goodbye To Sweet Daddy". September 14, 2017. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
- ^ Wagner, Danielle B. (September 20, 2017). "The Unforgettable Ways Evie Clair Has Shared Her Faith On "America's Got Talent"". ldsliving.com. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
- ^ "Stalker Targets AGT's Evie Clair From Arizona". KPNX. May 23, 2018. Archived from the original on August 31, 2018. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
- ^ Clair, Evie [@evieclair] (June 1, 2018). "My Okay Day Album just DROPPED!!!" (Tweet). Retrieved June 3, 2018 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Okay Day Album". June 1, 2018. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
- ^ "Evie in Reno". Evie Clair. January 6, 2019. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
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