Oprah welcomed Susan Boyle, Jackie Evancho, and Debby Boone to the show to discuss life and success after being crowned The Next Big Thing.
Original Air Date:
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Guests:
Oprah welcomed Susan Boyle, Jackie Evancho, and Debby Boone to the show.
Show Summary:
Oprah welcomed Susan Boyle, Jackie Evancho and Debby Boone to perform on the show that reflected on life after being crowned "The Next Big Thing." Also on the show were clips of stars appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show before they hit it big -- including: Jerry Seinfeld, Mariah Carrey, Charice, Jennifer Hudson, and Chris Rock.
Each of the three guests shared how their lives changed once got wind of their talent. Each of the singers will also be releasing new projects within the next month including CDs and Susan Boyle's autobiography.
On the show, Susan Boyle performed "Don't Dream It's Over" while Jackie Evancho showed her spectacular soprano voice, and Debby Boone delighted viewers with her 1977 classic "You Light Up My Life."
Special Highlights:
This episode featured the following highlights:
- Susan Boyle shared that her success is an answer to the bullies that teased her relentlessly as a child, and expressed the love she feels now from her supporters and fans.
- 10 year-old Jackie Evancho captured America's hearts with her unbelievable performances on America's Got Talent this last summer. The youngest opera performer in history, Jackie showed how she's using her "gift from God" but also living a normal kid's life in Pittsburgh.
- Debby Boone took America by storm at 21 with her 1977 hit "You Light Up My Life" which she sang for the audience. Daughter-in-law to Rosemary Clooney, her latest album honors the great matriarch of her family.
What to Take Away from the Show:
This episode showed what can happen in life when you follow your dreams and don't let people tell you that you aren't good enough, or don't deserve to have your wish. Susan Boyle was tormented as a child and ridiculed by audiences when she entered the stage on Britain's Got Talent, but she continued forward with her dream and kept her sense of humor when she surprised everyone with her stellar performance. And Jackie Evancho shocked audiences when such a powerful voice came from a little girl. The guests on this episode showed how anything is possible when you believe in yourself and your gifts.
Products Featured in This Episode:
Susan Boyle - 'The Woman I Was Born to Be'
Center Point Publishing
The Woman I Was Born to Be: My Story Autobiography by Susan Boyle, released in November 2010, tells her story in her own words about how she went from living a quiet life in a small village in Scotland to being a singing sensation around the world.
Susan Boyle - 'The Gift'
Columbia Records
Susan Boyle's seasonal album, The Gift, released in November 2010, is the sensation's take on timeless holiday classics.
Jackie Evancho - 'O Holy Night'
Columbia Records
Jackie Evancho's holiday album, O Holy Night, released November 2010, is the young Opera singer's CD/DVD combo of seasonal classics and songs featured on America's Got Talent.
Debby Boone - 'Reflections of Rosemary'
Concord Records
Debby Boone's latest album, Reflections of Rosemary, features the songs of her later mother-in-law Rosemary Clooney as well as personal family favorites.