Elliot Evans

{{EngvarB|date=August 2014}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Elliot Evans | image = | caption = | image_size = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1995|12|19}} | origin = Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom | instrument = Vocals | genre = Pop | occupation = Singer | years_active = 2009 – present | label = VVR2 {{Citation needed|date=December 2009}} | associated_acts = | website = {{url|https://good-evans.blogspot.com/}} }} '''Elliot Evans''' (born 19 December 1995) is an English singer who reached the semi-finals of the third series of ITV variety show ''Britain's Got Talent'', singing with his parents Estelle and Giles and young sisters Georgia and Olivia as family singing group Good Evans. He released his debut single, "I'll Be There", on 9 November 2009 as part of the ''[http://www.voiceinamillion.com Voice In a Million]'' project.<ref name="elliotdebutsingle"/> He was born in Coventry, West Midlands, England.

==History== === ''Britain's Got Talent'' === In January 2009, the group auditioned for the third series of the ITV television show Britain's Got Talent.

For their audition, they performed I'll Be There by Jackson 5. The audience gave the family a standing ovation but Simon had a few words of advice for the group. He said that whilst he loved the kids singing he was put off by Estelle's and particularly Giles' vocals. He advised them to take a smaller role in the act and let the children perform. The other judges agreed. They received three yes votes and were put through to the next round. They were chosen as one of the 40 semi-finalists.

Reports at the time said that Evans' voice changed and wasn't able to hit the high notes. He was singing with his family at their home in Winsford Avenue, Allesley Park, when he noticed a change in his voice. He said "It's been worrying – I was singing when I noticed I couldn't speak properly because my voice was really croaky.<ref name="elliot2">{{cite news|url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/2009/04/20/britain-s-got-talent-star-elliot-gutted-by-voice-break-92746-23421154/|title=Britain's Got Talent's Elliot Evans voice break worry|last=Junday|first=Tina|date=20 April 2009|access-date=3 October 2009|newspaper=Coventry Telegraph}}</ref>

They performed for a second time in the semi-final on 29 May 2009. They sang "Breaking Free" from ''High School Musical'', with Elliot providing the predominant vocal, and the parents doing the backing vocals. Piers buzzed during the performance, saying afterwards: 'It just doesn't work. Elliot is the star here.' Amanda said: 'Piers is talking utter rot and as a family man I am disgusted with him. She added: 'The girls were unbelievably adorable and you did brilliantly'. Simon Cowell said 'Elliot I don't think it was the right song for your voice. You're not going to win but you've all had a nice night out.'. The crowd booed his comments, so he said something more positive. "'The three kids probably have a future in showbusiness. How's that?' he concluded. The group failed to make it to the final.

===Post ''Britain's Got Talent''=== Evans has recorded his first single and in January will be performing at London's O2 Arena supported by a 4,000-strong children's choir for the ''[http://www.voiceinamillion.com Voice In A Million]'' project.<ref name="elliotvoiceinamillion">{{cite news|url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/2009/08/21/coventry-boy-elliot-evans-has-a-voice-in-a-million-92746-24498387/|title=Coventry boy Elliot Evans has a Voice in a Million|last=McMullen|first=Marion|date=21 August 2009|access-date=3 October 2009|newspaper=Coventry Telegraph}}</ref> He has been invited to sing in one of the solo spots at the arena concert on 28 January 2010.<ref name="elliotvoiceinamillion"/> He will be singing Michael Jackson's "I'll Be There" – the song that took him to stardom on ''Britain's Got Talent'' – and will be backed by a 4,000 choir.<ref name="elliotdebutsingle">{{cite news|url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/2009/11/06/britain-s-got-talent-star-elliot-evans-set-to-release-debut-single-92746-25100785/|title=Britain's Got Talent star Elliot Evans set to release debut single|last=McMullen|first=Marion|date=6 November 2009|access-date=7 November 2009|newspaper=Coventry Telegraph}}</ref><ref name="elliotvoiceinamillion"/>

Evans recorded the track on 14 August 2009 at Shepperton Film Studios with a choir of 100 young voices.<ref name="elliotdebutsingle"/><ref name="elliotvoiceinamillion"/> He was approached to lend his support which he readily agreed to give, he has also been involved with the NSPCC, National Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. The track will support fostering and adoption.<ref name="elliotsigned">{{Cite web|url=http://top40-charts.com/news/Pop-Rock/Britains-Got-Talent-Child-Star-Is-Signed-Up-For-Adoption/52711.html|title=Britain's Got Talent child star is signed up for adoption|date=2 November 2009|access-date=2 November 2009|publisher=Top40-Charts}}</ref> Ben Williams, of Classic Media Group at Shepperton Film Studios, said: “Elliot was fantastic to work with and handled the pressure of the recording studio with ease, a true professional. His down-to-earth nature made him very easy to work with".<ref name="elliotdebutsingle"/><ref name="elliotvoiceinamillion"/>

The single, "I'll Be There", was released on 9 November 2009 to mark the start of ''National Adoption Week''. The release is now available worldwide from iTunes and download stores.<ref name="elliotdebutsingle"/>

According to VVR2 records' official website, Evans' next single will be a cover of "O-o-h Child" which was recorded in October 2009. It will be released in January 2010.<ref name="elliotevansoohcild">{{Cite web |url=http://forum.unrealitytv.co.uk/britains-got-talent-auditions/life-after-bgt!-elliot-evans/?wap2 |title=Life after BGT! Elliot Evans |author=Elliot Evans |date=2 November 2009 |publisher=UnrealityTV Forums |access-date=2 January 2010 |archive-date=20 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230620181559/http://forum.unrealitytv.co.uk/britains-got-talent-auditions/life-after-bgt!-elliot-evans/?wap2 |url-status=dead }}</ref>{{update after|2010|01|31}}

Evans joined Beverley Knight and X Factor contestants Harmony Hood to entertain the crowds at Coventry's Christmas lights switch-on on 29 November 2009.<ref name="elliotdebutsingle"/><ref name="elliotchristmaslights">{{cite news|url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/2009/11/30/beverley-knight-joins-nativity-s-martin-freeman-at-coventry-christmas-lights-switch-on-92746-25283576/|title=Beverley Knight joins Nativity's Martin Freeman at Coventry Christmas lights switch-on|author=Helen Thomas|date=30 November 2009|newspaper=Coventry Telegraph|access-date=30 November 2009}}</ref> Evans performed "I'll Be There" at the ''African Music Awards'' in London on 17 October 2009. The event was dedicated in memory of the "King of Pop" Michael Jackson.<ref name="elliotevansinterview">{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJowfFyfw0k |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/oJowfFyfw0k |archive-date=2021-12-20 |url-status=live|title=Elliot Evans interview at the African Music Awards|date=30 October 2009|publisher=YouTube (video)|access-date=14 November 2009}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

==Personal life== Evans currently lives in Coventry with his parents Estelle, and Giles, brother Christopher, (the non-singing member of the family, who was mentioned by Estelle on the ''Britain's Got Talent'' semi-final) and younger sisters Georgia, and Olivia. He attended Blue Coat in Terry Road, Coventry.{{Citation needed|date=November 2009}}

==Discography== === Singles === {|class="wikitable" border="1" |- !rowspan="2"| Year !rowspan="2"| Song !colspan="2"| Chart positions !rowspan="2"| Album |- !style="width:3em;"|<small>UK</small> !style="width:3em;"|<small>IRL</small> |- |rowspan=1 | 2009 |align="left"|"I'll Be There" |align="center"| TBA |align="center"| TBA | rowspan="1"| TBA |- |rowspan=1 | 2010 |align="left"|"O-o-h Child" |align="center"| TBA |align="center"| TBA | rowspan="1"|TBA |- |}

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