Kaitlyn Maher
Kaitlyn Maher | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Kaitlyn Ashley Maher |
Born | Novi, Michigan, U.S. | January 10, 2004
Origin | Ashburn, Virginia, U.S. |
Genres | Pop, rock, religious[1] |
Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, guitar |
Years active | 2008–present (singer) 2009–present (actress) |
Labels | Universal Music[2] |
Website | www.kaitlynmaher.com.usa |
Kaitlyn Ashley Maher (born January 10, 2004) is an American singer and actress known for being the Youngest Top 10 Finalist on America's Got Talent and for her roles in films such as The Search for Santa Paws, Santa Paws 2, Free Birds, and the PupStar series; as well as television shows such as FOX's The Goodwin Games and PBS' Mack and Moxy. She serves as the first-ever youth ambassador for the global nonprofit Compassion International and is a national debate champion, singer/songwriter, and global advocate.
In 2008, at the age of 4, Maher appeared on the third season of
Maher signed a recording deal late in 2009 with Indie Extreme for the release of her debut album You Were Meant To Be.
Maher continues to write and produce music across her social media platforms, including her recent self-written inspirational song, "World Without You," which was released in 2020 and has gained tens of thousands of YouTube views.
Early life and education
Maher was born Kaitlyn Ashley Maher in
.Career
America's Got Talent
Maher began her career on the third season of the American
Performances / Results
Week | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | Performance order | Result |
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Audition | N/A | " Somewhere Out There "
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Linda Ronstadt James Ingram |
N/A | Advanced |
Vegas Verdicts | Child performers | "When You Wish Upon a Star" | Cliff Edwards | 2 | Advanced |
Top 40 Group 1 |
Semi-finals | "What a Wonderful World" | Louis Armstrong | 4 | Advanced |
Top 20 Group 1 |
Heroes | "Beauty and the Beast" | Beauty and the Beast | 7 | Advanced |
Top 10 | N/A | " I'll Be There "
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The Jackson 5 | 2 | Eliminated |
The Goodwin Games
In 2013, Maher joined the cast of The Goodwin Games in the role of Piper Goodwin, the daughter of Jimmy Goodwin (played by T.J. Miller).[27]
Russell Madness
Maher provided the voice of Grace in Russell Madness, directed by Robert Vince. This film was released on February 21, 2015.[28]
Discography
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- You Were Meant to Be (2009, Universal Music: 11 tracks)
- World Without You[29] (2020, Single)
Filmography
Year | Film | Role |
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2009 | Santa Buddies | Tiny (voice) |
2010 | The Search for Santa Paws | Quinn |
2012 | Treasure Buddies | Cammy (voice) |
Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups | Sarah Reynolds | |
A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise | Ella (voice) | |
2013 | The Goodwin Games | Piper Goodwin |
Free Birds | President's daughter (voice) | |
2015 | Russell Madness | Grace (voice) |
2016 | Mack & Moxy | Trooper Kaitlyn (voice) |
Pup Star | Tiny (voice) | |
2017 | Pup Star: Better 2gether | Tiny & Scrappy (voice) |
2018 | Pup Star: World Tour | Tiny & Scrappy (voice) |
Puppy Star Christmas | Tiny & Scrappy (voice) |
References
- ^ Kaitlyn Maher; You Were Meant to Be AllMusic Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ You Were Meant to Be (CD – Universal Music #77128) AllMusic Retrieved May 13, 2013.
- ^ "Every Thing For Healthy, Happy and Safe Kids of all ages". Great Kids Expo. 2008. Retrieved December 15, 2009.
- ^ Hendrickson, Lisa (October 16, 2008). "Four-Year Old Singer Kaitlyn Maher to Perform at Great Kids Expo". Thomson Reuters. Archived from the original on September 17, 2012.
- zimbio. December 4, 2008.
- ^ Cheney, Catherine (September 2, 2009). "Singer's Only 5, But Career Hits The High Notes". The Washington Post.
- ^ Hempel, Chris (July 30, 2009). "Kids Helping Kids: 5-year old Singing Sensation Kaitlyn Maher To Perform".
- ^ Garman, Erica (December 4, 2008). "Ashburn's Kaitlyn Maher to Sing at National Christmas Tree Lighting(includes Harris Teeter commercial)". LoudounExtra/The Washington Post. Archived from the original on December 27, 2008. Retrieved November 6, 2009.
- ^ "Indie Extreme Signs 5 Year Old Singing Sensation, Kaitlyn Maher". News. BREATHEcast. December 4, 2009. Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved December 15, 2009.
- ^ Kaitlyn Maher; You Were Meant To Be Amazon.com
- ^ "Kaitlyn Maher – Disney's Next Star". Disney Dreaming. 2009. Archived from the original on September 9, 2009. Retrieved December 15, 2009.
- ^ "Twelve Things You Didn't Know About Kaitlyn Maher". KOL: Movies and TV. AOL. 2009. Retrieved December 15, 2009.
- ^ "The Search for Santa Paws". Disney Movies. Archived from the original on March 8, 2013. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
- ^ "Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups". Disney Movies. Archived from the original on April 7, 2013. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
- ^ "Kaitlyn to Star in Fox's Comedy Series, The Goodwin Games (October 2012)". www.kaitlynmaher.com. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
- ^ Free Birds (2013) - IMDb, retrieved December 31, 2021
- ^ a b "Kaitlyn Maher". IMDb. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
- ^ World Without You♡ (More Than Just Today) // Original Song by Kaitlyn Maher, retrieved December 31, 2021
- ^ "Mobius Supports Local Nonprofit Jill's House at 2017 Celebration of Special Children". mobius. August 22, 2017. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
- ^ "3-Year Old Delivers Pitch Perfect Rendition Of 'The Star-Spangled Banner'". Country Rebel. September 30, 2016. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
- ^ a b "NJHS Achievement Awards - Laurel Springs School". Laurel Springs. April 27, 2017. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
- ^ seeitliveofficial (December 13, 2019). "4-year-old's sweet voice at Christmas service silences the room". See It Live. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
- ^ a b "Translating Competitive Debate Norms to Classroom Political Conversations". The Aspen Institute. August 18, 2020. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
- ^ Maher, Kaitlyn. "Kaitlyn Maher". Potomac Pulse. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
- ^ "2021 National Speech & Debate Champions". National Speech & Debate Association. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
- ^ youtube Retrieved January 1, 2012.
- ^ [1] IMDb Retrieved June 29, 2013.
- ^ [2]imdb.comRetrieved December 11, 2014.
- ^ "World Without You♥ (More Than Just Today) // Original Song by Kaitlyn Maher". YouTube. Retrieved August 11, 2022.