An LDS Bishop in Florence, Arizona, and a psychologist in a local prison, Amos Abplanalp is the proud father of an amazingly talented 13-year-old girl who is a contestant on this season’s America’s Got Talent.

Throughout her career, Evie Clair has wowed her audiences with her stunning and emotional performances. Following her most recent performance of “Wings” by Birdy, all four judges and the audience gave her a standing ovation.

In April 2016, her father was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, and she sang the song in honor of their wedding anniversary and specifically for him.

His first operation was unsuccessful and left him with a colostomy. Despite the challenges that he faces, he has continued as Bishop with strength and support from family and friends and blessings from above.
Two weeks after suffering a heartbreaking loss, America’s Got Talent singer Evie Clair returned to the show to give one last performance that tugged at everyone’s heartstrings. The 13-year-old has been open about her father, Amos Abplanalp, and his battle with cancer — and she paid homage to her dad by singing Louis Armstrong’s 1967 classic “What a Wonderful World.”

AGT audiences captivated by Evie’s angelic vocals with ‘Wings’ performance