The singer and professional ventriloquist recently shared a video of the performance on social media as a tribute to Dolly. The touching rendition came just two days after the country music legend passed away at the age of 80 following a private battle with cancer.
Darci Lynne first captured the nation’s attention at just 12 years old when she auditioned for America’s Got Talent in 2017. She quickly became a fan favorite, impressing the judges and viewers with her powerful singing voice and extraordinary ventriloquism skills.
When Darci performed alongside Petunia, she managed to sing without moving her lips, leaving audiences amazed by her talent at such a young age. Her audition was so impressive that judge Mel B awarded her the Golden Buzzer.
Darci went on to win Season 12 of America’s Got Talent, becoming one of the youngest contestants in the show’s history to take home the top prize. Years later, she continues to perform for large audiences, traveling across the country with her collection of puppet characters as part of her Growing Pains Tour.
Darci Lynne Performs “Jolene”
Taking a break from her busy touring schedule, Darci chose to honor Dolly’s remarkable legacy with a performance of one of her most recognizable songs, “Jolene.”
Originally released by Dolly Parton in 1973, “Jolene” tells the story of a woman pleading with another woman not to take the man she loves.
The song is also known for being inspired by real events from Dolly’s life. She has previously explained that the idea came after a red-haired bank teller showed an interest in her husband, Carl Dean.
Darci’s tribute quickly caught the attention of fans online. Within just one day, her performance had reportedly received more than 6 million views on Instagram.
The comments were filled with praise, with many viewers calling the performance a beautiful and heartfelt way to remember the Queen of Country Music.
“Awesome tribute to a famous lady bless u sweet lady,” one person commented.
“She would absolutely love this! 💖🦋🙏🏻,” another viewer wrote.
“Beautiful! Cool way to honor Dolly! 💛,” someone else shared.
Darci’s performance gave fans a chance to hear a beloved Dolly Parton classic in a unique way while celebrating the incredible legacy she left behind.
Watch Darci Lynne and her beloved puppet Petunia perform “Jolene” in the video below.