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The young ventriloquist and singer returned to Oklahoma for Darci Lynne: My Hometown Christmas, a festive NBC special that featured dazzling musical guests and unforgettable moments but it was Darci’s duet with her diva puppet Petunia that truly stole the show.
Watch her performances below.
At just 15 years old, Darci stood in the spotlight with a confidence and poise beyond her years. As the music for “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” began, she and Petunia launched into a dynamic performance that fused clever comedic timing with pitch-perfect vocals. Switching seamlessly between her own voice and Petunia’s high-pitched tone, Darci made it look effortless — a feat that left the audience in awe.
What made the performance even more remarkable was Darci’s ability to balance technical mastery with emotional charm. She didn’t just sing and act — she performed. The ventriloquism was so polished, the vocals so strong, and the charisma so genuine, that many viewers forgot they were watching a teenager on stage. The entire act felt like something out of a big-budget holiday variety show from the golden age of television.
Fans of America’s Got Talent were quick to flood the internet with praise. Many called the moment “unbelievable,” noting that her mix of solo and duet numbers was “pure entertainment.” Others said it was hard to believe she was only 15, considering the control and maturity in her voice.
The hour-long special also featured appearances by music stars like Kristin Chenoweth, Toby Keith, Pentatonix, Hunter Hayes, and Lindsey Stirling. Darci performed with Keith at the OK Kids Korral — a special home for children battling cancer — delivering a heartfelt moment that showcased not just her talent but her compassion.
Even the AGT judges stopped by the celebration, because as Darci put it, “It wouldn’t be the same without Simon, Howie, Heidi, and Mel.”
Whether she was singing “Santa Baby,” “Mary, Did You Know?” or joining her full puppet cast for a group performance, Darci’s hometown Christmas special was more than a TV event. It was a warm, funny, and musically rich showcase of everything fans love about her.
