Petunia was forced to say “It was the greatest song, I’ve ever heard”

Rob Sheffield

Darci Lynne has come a long way since the day she walked onto the America’s Got Talent stage with a shy smile and a talking bunny. She was only twelve then, but she amazed everyone with her ventriloquism and singing. Years later, she is not just a performer but also a songwriter. Now, she is getting ready to release her new song “Hold Me” on October 12, 2025 and she found a funny way to share it.

In her newest clip, Darci used her puppet Petunia to help spread the word. She told Petunia they were going out to see puppies, but it was a trick. As soon as Petunia hopped into the car, Darci locked the doors and started playing her new song. Petunia’s reaction was priceless. Her eyes went wide, her nose wrinkled, and she begged to escape the car.

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Fans loved every second of it. One person said Petunia “looked like she was in musical jail,” while another laughed that Darci “should win an Oscar for the most creative promo ever.” People kept replaying the moment Petunia finally gave up and said, “It was the greatest song I’ve ever heard.” It was all in good fun, and it worked. Everyone remembered the song.

After all the laughter, Darci showed a softer side of herself. In her next clip, she appeared in an outfit inspired by Pride and Prejudice. The whole setting felt dreamy and calm, almost like stepping into an old love story. Her voice matched the mood perfectly, gentle but full of emotion.

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The lyrics “Hold me like you’ll always need me and I’ll kiss you like you’ll disappear tomorrow”, touched hearts. Fans said it felt real, like something you would say to someone you never want to lose. Many called it her “best song yet,” proud to see how much she had grown as an artist.

Darci Lynne is showing that she is more than a ventriloquist. She is a storyteller who can make people laugh one moment and feel deeply the next. Her mix of humor and heart makes her music easy to love. Follow Darci Lynne on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Her journey is just getting started, and this song is only the beginning.

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