Darci Lynne Farmer has achieved national recognition as a ventriloquist, singer, and television personality, notably winning ‘America’s Got Talent’ and subsequently expanding her career through tours and television specials. After earning the Golden Buzzer from judge Mel B on the twelfth season of NBC’s ‘America’s Got Talent’ in 2017, Darci Lynne Farmer captivated audiences with her unique ventriloquism and singing performances, ultimately winning the competition and becoming the youngest contestant to claim the title. Her audition video, featuring puppet Petunia’s rendition of ‘Summertime,’ quickly became the most viewed in the show’s history at the time, propelling her national breakthrough. Prior to this, Darci Lynne honed her craft, winning first prize at ‘Edmond’s Got Talent’ in 2014, followed by victories at ‘Oklahoma Kids’ and ‘Oklahoma’s Got Talent’ in 2015.
That same year, she was awarded Broadway, Specialty Acts, and Entertainer of the Year at ‘American Kids’ in Branson, Missouri. Her early television appearances included ‘Little Big Shots’ in 2016 and its British version in 2017, and she also performed at the prestigious ‘Vent Haven ConVENTion’ in 2016. Following her ‘America’s Got Talent’ triumph, Darci Lynne embarked on her highly successful national tour, ‘Darci Lynne and Friends Live,’ which later expanded to include numerous sold-out dates across the country. In 2018, she starred in her own NBC holiday television special, ‘Darci Lynne: My Hometown Christmas,’ featuring acclaimed musical guests such as Toby Keith and Kristin Chenoweth, showcasing her versatility as a television personality.
Expanding her presence into film, she made her acting debut in the 2022 movie ‘A Cowgirl’s Song.’ Most recently, Darci Lynne returned to the ‘America’s Got Talent’ stage in 2024, participating in ‘America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League,’ where she showcased her evolving talent and enduring connection with a national audience.