At 19 years old, Darci Lynne continues to impress fans with her amazing talent. Known for her ventriloquism and singing, she recently performed a duet of “Over the Rainbow” with her puppet Petunia. In the video she shared on July 24, Darci sang beautifully, hitting all the high notes without moving her lips. Petunia joked about not getting to sing the first verse, adding humor to the performance. Together, they created a fun and touching moment that fans loved.
Petunia is still mad I didn’t give her the first verse, but I think we sound good together 🥳
Darci became famous after winning America’s Got Talent in 2017. Since then, she has worked hard to grow her career. In an interview, she said she wants to be more than “the puppet girl.” Her goal is to be a singer, actress, ventriloquist, and even perform on Broadway someday. Performances like this show she’s on the right track, and her fans are excited to see what she’ll do next.
The song “Over the Rainbow” was first sung by Judy Garland, 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz. In the film, Dorothy sings the song as she dreams of a better life. Over the years, many famous artists like Frank Sinatra, Ariana Grande, and Willie Nelson have performed their own versions of this classic tune.
The song, written by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1939. In 2017, it was recognized by the Library of Congress as one of the most well-known songs in history. Darci Lynne’s version has brought this timeless ballad to a new audience, showing once again why she is one of the most talented young performers today. Fans can’t wait to see what other creative performances she will share with Petunia in the future.