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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2016 14:00:05 GMT -5
Well, we can live with that. Jackie herself jokes about all the second places. A tighter analogy would be Michael Grimm as the one that won the electoral vote.
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Post by pgantioch on Dec 18, 2016 22:22:29 GMT -5
Of course they didn't mention that she's 16, a junior in high school, the youngest solo artist to go platinum in the US (breaking a record held by Little Anthony, then Stevie Wonder, then Michael Jackson), the youngest to have a solo concert at Lincoln Center, the youngest to have a PBS Great Performances show, & on & on & on. She's the #1 female artist in her genre in the US & has sold over 3 M records. And let's not forget, Susan Boyle finished #2. It's the primo spot. But I guess all of that doesn't matter. At least she's used to 2nd place, & as Mike says, jokes about it now.
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Post by jrchico on Dec 19, 2016 3:30:04 GMT -5
Another look at the fire storm.
Trump’s Inauguration, the Musicians and the Boycott Question
12/17/2016 06:01 pm ET
Rabbi Jason Miller
Entrepreneur, Educator, Writer and Technologist - “Rabbi Without Borders”
Does it make sense to boycott musicians? There are, after all, many forms of boycotts. When I was young I really enjoyed the music of Phil Collins. I really loved listening to his songs, which were played often on my favorite radio stations. One day, however, my mother declared that we would no longer listen to any Phil Collins music because he was an ardent supporter of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) and was a virulently anti-Israel. I remember feeling confused as I respected my mother for taking a stand, but I also didn’t see the harm in listening to a Genesis song on the radio. It wasn’t like I was supporting him by buying his cassette tape (it was the early 1980s) or buying his concert tickets. Nevertheless, for many years thereafter I refrained from listening to Phil Collins music even if such a boycott didn’t make sense.
These days, there is still a lot of discussion when it comes to boycotting certain musicians. The most common example is Roger Waters of Pink Floyd. Waters has taken a very hard line, one-sided approach to criticism of Israel. While I still enjoy listening to Pink Floyd music, I confess that Waters’ anti-Zionist views and determination to convince other artists to refuse to perform in Israel has led me to listen to his music differently. I still enjoy listening to Pink Floyd, but I can’t help but think about his politics when doing so. Like Phil Collins, I don’t boycott an artist’s viewpoint by not listening to the music (on the radio, the Deezer app or an Amazon Alexa for example), but I also might not support them financially by purchasing their music or buying tickets to a concert.
Donald Trump and Kanye West
Donald Trump meets with Kanye West [SETH WENIG/AP/REX/SHUTTERSTOCK]
All this leads us to the controversy that has become the Trump Inauguration. People are already discussing which musical acts will headline the January 20th event in Washington D.C. and who will perform for Trump’s Inaugural Balls next month. No doubt the list of performers refusing to perform for Trump is a longer list than the potential acts.
Already, Jackie Evancho, the 16-year-old “America’s Got Talent” breakout singer, has confirmed she will perform at the inauguration ceremony. Evancho is the first performer announced for the Trump ceremony, but it’s likely that the President-Elect invited Kanye West to perform at their meeting yesterday at Trump Tower in New York City. Other names that have been mentioned include Billy Ray Cyrus, Kid Rock, Bruno Mars and Justin Timberlake. Both Garth Brooks and Elton John were rumored to be performing, but publicists for both musicians denied the rumors.
The biggest question will be whether there will be a fall out following the inauguration for any artist who performs at the ceremony or at any of the inaugural balls following. My guess is there will be calls to boycott these musicians, but I’d bet it won't hurt their career.
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Post by yellowstone2014 on Dec 20, 2016 2:21:09 GMT -5
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Post by javier on Dec 20, 2016 2:30:53 GMT -5
Wasn't this the same source that announced that David Foster was organizing the inauguration?
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Post by javier on Dec 20, 2016 9:46:12 GMT -5
Looks like it is certain then. 😢
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Post by trebor on Dec 20, 2016 9:48:32 GMT -5
3:00 - 4:00p
Jackie on Harry 3-4 PM CBS
Jackie taped this episode on the 13th.
Harry on CBS at 3:00 PM Channel 5 on Xfinity TV Knoxville
(12/20) Patti LaBelle ("Patti LaBelle's Place"); Jessie Graff ("American Ninja Warrior"); Mark Ballas ("Jersey Boys") and wife BC Jean; creating a stunning holiday table using items from around the house; Jackie Evancho performs.
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Post by pgantioch on Dec 20, 2016 10:52:28 GMT -5
3:00 - 4:00p
Jackie on Harry 3-4 PM CBS
Jackie taped this episode on the 13th.
Harry on CBS at 3:00 PM Channel 5 on Xfinity TV Knoxville
(12/20) Patti LaBelle ("Patti LaBelle's Place"); Jessie Graff ("American Ninja Warrior"); Mark Ballas ("Jersey Boys") and wife BC Jean; creating a stunning holiday table using items from around the house; Jackie Evancho performs. Jackie, Josh Groban & Patti LaBelle sang OTR at Oprah's penultimate show. They did a fantastic job, including Jackie, who didn't know she was going to be singing the intro (which she didn't even know) till the day before. Jackie will be happy to see Patti again.
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Post by yellowstone2014 on Dec 20, 2016 15:53:21 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2016 1:44:28 GMT -5
So, Jackie has more guts and a kinder spirit than many of her so-called fans? Really not surprised. "...and a little child shall lead them..." It's just sad how some folks can't get out of their own way.
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Post by jamesn on Dec 22, 2016 12:39:10 GMT -5
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Post by jamesn on Dec 22, 2016 14:30:34 GMT -5
This sounds more likely and I certainly hope it's true.
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Post by robinb on Dec 23, 2016 9:13:44 GMT -5
Jackie has shared this post, calling for an end to the campaign against her: www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154768787502719&set=gm.451324278563027&type=3The original post has already been shared over 18,000 times. I have written to the USA Embassy in Australia (text of the email below). I invite any interested fans there to consider sending a similar email to Congressmen etc. - - - quote - - - Dear Sirs, I am writing to express concern at an event unfolding on the International stage involving the inaugeration of President Elect Donald Trump. The young singer Jackie Evancho has accepted the role of singing your National Anthem, just as she has sung for President Obama, various Capital Forth, Memorial Day and other patriotic events. There is currently an organised campaign of intimidation being waged against her on social media, attempting to make her withdraw from the ceremony. Jackie has active fan clubs in America, Australia, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom and Vietnam to name a few. Her many fans around the world are dismayed that a young and talented girl, the face of America for many of us, is being assaulted by those whom she served with patriotism and respect. She is not old enough to vote. Instead, she sings for her country. While there is probably little that Embassy staff can do to remedy this situation, I ask you to increase awareness of the issue as you can. Yours sincerely, Robin Bermanseder
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Post by pgantioch on Dec 23, 2016 10:12:08 GMT -5
Sounds good Robin. As you say, we don't know if they can do anything, but at least you tried.
BTW, Jackie "got it from the other side" when she did the movie with Robert Redford that had an overt political theme; there was a lot of hostility from the right side of the political spectrum. Then when Juliet came out as transgender, Jackie got more criticism.
She can't vote yet & has always been apolitical. She's singing for the country, for the office, not just one man.
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Post by rick158 on Dec 23, 2016 12:38:58 GMT -5
I think we can safely say that there are hateful and intolerant people from all political persuasions. At least here we can celebrate the artistry of a beautiful and tolerant young women who could teach all of us a lesson in patience and selflessness, no matter our personal preferences in religion, politics and social issues.
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