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Jackie Evancho a big hit at Oprah's farewell

By David Riedel

May 25, 2011 / 10:46 AM EDT / CBS News

Jackie Evancho, March 19, 2011, in Phoenix, Ariz. Getty

(CBS) Jackie Evancho has kept busy since being the runner-up on "America's Got Talent." The 11-year-old soprano sang a rendition of the prelude to "Over the Rainbow" at Oprah Winfrey's "Farewell Spectacular."

Pictures: Oprah Winfrey's farewell spectacular
Pictures: Oprah Winfrey

The Baltimore Sun reports the young vocalist shared the stage with Beyonce, Halle Barry and other stars. The taping of the double-episode "Spectacular" took place on May 17.

The final episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" will be broadcast Wednesday. Winfrey has been hosting the show for 25 years.