You have to see it to believe it. A shy 12-year-old girl walks on stage. Then, a sassy rabbit named Oscar starts singing instead of her. Their act was so mind-blowing that it broke the internet and smashed the Golden Buzzer in an instant. This is the magic of Darci Lynne.
On America’s Got Talent in 2017, Darci Lynne Farmer did the impossible. Without moving her lips, she made her puppet, Petunia, sing a beautiful, powerful song (1:45). The little girl stood perfectly still. Still, the rabbit was full of a big, funny personality and an even bigger voice. It was pure, happy magic.
America’s Got Talent 2017 Darci Lynne Farmer Ventriloquist Golden Buzzer Auditions 1
The crowd went absolutely wild. You can see everyone’s jaws drop to the floor. Judges and audience members were crying happy tears, completely stunned that a voice so strong was coming from a friend made of felt. It was a moment of pure, shared joy.
But the fun didn’t stop with one song. Everyone loved that first performance so much that they had to see more of it. And Darci had another friend waiting in the wings. This time, a shy little mouse named Oscar needed some help to find his voice (0:55).
Throwback: America’s Got Talent with Oscar | Darci Lynne
In another show, Oscar the mouse tries to sing a classic song but gets too nervous. Darci and Petunia have to coach him through it gently. It’s hilarious, sweet, and showcases her incredible skill of making each puppet a totally distinct character. You forget you’re watching just one person.
Since that first fantastic night Darci has continued to share her incredible gift. She’s all grown up now but still brings her puppet pals on new adventures. Follow her journey on her social media to see what magic she creates next.