'AGT: Fantasy League': Who is Darci Lynne? Skilled ventriloquist is the youngest contestant to ever win ‘AGT’
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Darci Lynne is set to make a grand entrance in 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League', a spinoff show of NBC's original show 'America's Got Talent'.
In 2017, the talented ventriloquist and singer participated in 'America's Got Talent' and she received a Golden Buzzer from Mel B for her brilliant performance.
Lynne emerged as the winner of that season. At that point in time, she became the youngest contestant to win NBC's show 'America's Got Talent.' She was 12 years old when she appeared on the show.
Then, the artist received more than 67 million views on AGT's YouTube channel and the highest number of votes ever for a final performance on the show. She captured the hearts of the American audience with her kind and charming personality, as well as her undeniable talent.
In 2019, Lynne also showcased her talent on 'America's Got Talent: The Champions.'
Over the years, Lynne has received praise and many accolades for her contributions to this field. She has managed to make ventriloquism popular again.
When did Darci Lynne rise to fame?
Right from a young age, Lynne was inclined towards singing but she was hesitant to perform in front of an audience.
Her parents motivated her to overcome her shyness by taking part in the 2014 International Cinderella Scholarship Program, which resulted in her being crowned International Mini Miss.
During the competition, Lynne had the opportunity to meet Laryssa Bonacquisti, the holder of the International Teen title, who was a ventriloquist. Bonacquistia was the inspiration for Lynne to pursue ventriloquism as well.
Later on, in March 2016, the now 19-year-old made an appearance on the show 'Little Big Shots' where she sang the song 'I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart' with her puppet Katie.
In July 2016, Lynne made history by becoming the first child ventriloquist to perform during the evening show at the Vent Haven ConVENTion. She shared the stage with ventriloquists Kevin Johnson and Todd Oliver.
In March 2017, she appeared on the British edition of 'Little Big Shots' and performed 'I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart' alongside Katie.
During the same year, she competed in 'America's Got Talent' Season 12 and the rest is history.
Is Darci Lynne an actress?
Lynne has a few acting credits to her name.
Over the years, the 'America's Got Talent' winner has appeared in a couple of TV shows like 'Fancy Nancy', 'Kids Baking Championship', 'America's Got Talent: The Champions', 'Camp Nick', 'All That', 'Winner Cake All', 'Ryan's Mystery Playdate', and 'Side Hustle' among many others.
Along with this, Lynne has also starred in a movie called 'A Cowgirl's Song' which came out on Netflix on April 22, 2022.
What is the net worth of Darci Lynne?
Darci Lynne has a net worth of a staggering $8 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth.
Lynne first gained nationwide fame in 2016 on 'Little Big Shots' and became even more well-known in 2017 after winning 'America's Got Talent' Season 12.
Since then, she has appeared on various TV shows and embarked on numerous tours with her ventriloquist puppets. Her victory on 'America's Got Talent' earned her $1 million and her own Las Vegas show.
'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' airs on Mondays on NBC at 8 pm ET.
