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NEW YORK, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Teen recording artist Jackie Evancho confirmed on NBC's Today show that she will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Donald Trump's presidential inauguration next month. "I was asked to perform by the president-elect... the national anthem at the swearing-in ceremony, the inauguration," the 16-year-old America's Got Talent alum said on Wednesday's edition of the program.
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"I was very nervous," she admitted about initially getting the invitation. "But, you know what? I am really excited. I am so honored and I can't wait to see what happens."
"Honored to have @jackieevancho performing the National Anthem at the @TrumpInaugural Ceremony. She's an inspiration for all Americans! #MAGA," Boris Epshteyn, a senior adviser for the Trump-Pence presidential transition, tweeted.
Honored to have @jackieevancho performing the National Anthem at the @TrumpInaugural Ceremony. She's an inspiration for all Americans! #MAGA
— Boris Epshteyn (@BorisEP) December 14, 2016
Since she came in second place on AGT when she was 10 years old, Evancho has released a string of hit albums and has the distinction of being the youngest performer to ever give a solo concert at New York's Lincoln Center. Last summer she sang "God Bless America" on the A Capital Fourth special on PBS.
