Arts & Entertainment

How Much Would You Pay to See Jackie Evancho in Concert?

The Pine-Richland singing sensation is among the artists with the most expensive concert tickets ever sold.

Pine-Richland singing sensation Jackie Evancho has something in common with international stars Celine Dion, Elton John and Shania Twain besides a sensational singing voice.   

The 12-year-old soprano prodigy is featured among the best-selling artists with the most expensive concert tickets ever sold, according to therichest.com.

Only the average price of the tickets was considered. Concerts that feature various artists were not listed.

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After sold-out concerts in New York City with an average ticket price of $624, Jackie, the only pre-teen on the roster, is at No. 5 on the list, beating out veteran performers Twain, Dion and John.

With average ticket prices at $1,073 per pop, Sting is at no. 1 on the most expensive tickets list, followed by “Maggie May” singer Rod Stewart, whose concert sales average a respectable $784 per ticket.

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Area Jackie fans hoping to catch the songstress in person will get their chance next week. 

Tell us, how much would you be willing to pay for Jackie Evancho concert tickets? Are you surprised she beat veteran performers such as Elton John? Will you be attending her show in Pittsburgh? Tell us in the comment section below.

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