Lynne keeps surprising everyone with her unique voice and style. She was also the winner of Season 12 of America’s Got Talent. She’s a ventriloquist, a performer who uses her voice in a way that’s both surprising and captivating—her most recent viral moment, which took place in May, showcased her impressive vocal skills in a challenge with her puppet, Petunia. The two of them took on the iconic Etta James song “At Last” in a performance that’s hard to believe until seen.
Darci Lynne Farmer, born in 2004, in Oklahoma City, stepped onto the twelfth season of America’s Got Talent in 2017, her path to fame started. She won the show and became the third child and also the third woman to ever win American talent, earning her widespread recognition.
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She gave an amazing performance, making both her voice and the puppet’s voice blend perfectly. It’s hard to say which one was better because, in the end, everyone who watched the video got to enjoy something incredible. Lynne has often said that Etta James is one of her biggest inspirations, and she confidently sings the soul legend’s songs with deep respect and admiration.
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Her performance with her puppet, Petunia, at America Got Talent was so exceptional that she sang without opening her mouth, which surprised everyone. She was also awarded a golden buzzer by Mel B, which sent her directly to the live shows. She continued to impress her fans and the judges, with each show leaving them all in awe. Darci, With her charm, creativity, and unique talent, showed everyone how exciting ventriloquism can be and inspired millions watching at home.
For those unfamiliar with the song itself, “At Last” was released in 1960 and, though it wasn’t an instant hit, eventually became one of Etta James’ most recognized tracks. While it barely made an impact on the charts at first, it has grown in popularity over time, becoming a favorite at weddings and a song covered by numerous artists, including Christina Aguilera, Beyoncé, and Celine Dion.
Darci shared that she wanted to keep ventriloquism alive, and her performance made it clear she could do just that.