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What Is Darci Lynne Farmer’s Net Worth?
Darci Lynne Farmer, a celebrated American ventriloquist and television personality, has accumulated a net worth of $8 million as of 2024. This financial achievement reflects her successful career, marked by significant milestones in the entertainment industry.
Early Career and Rise to Fame
Born on October 12, 2004, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Darci Lynne Farmer’s journey to fame began with a desire to overcome her shyness. Encouraged by her parents, Misty and Clarke Farmer, she participated in the 2014 International Cinderella Scholarship Program. This event proved pivotal as Darci Lynne was crowned International Mini Miss and, more importantly, met young ventriloquist Laryssa Bonacquisti. Inspired, she explored ventriloquism, receiving her first puppet as a tenth birthday gift. Darci Lynne’s talent quickly became evident when she won first place at the local Edmond’s Got Talent competition. Shortly after, she began working with ventriloquy coach and manager Gary Owen. These early successes laid the groundwork for her future achievements, with victories in the junior divisions of Oklahoma’s Got Talent and Oklahoma Kids in 2015.
National Recognition and “America’s Got Talent”
Darci Lynne first gained national attention in March 2016 with her appearance on “Little Big Shots,” where she performed “I Want to Be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart” with her puppet Katie. This exposure was followed by a performance at the Vent Haven International Ventriloquists’ ConVENTion, making her the first child ventriloquist to perform at an evening show. However, it was her participation in the 12th season of “America’s Got Talent” (AGT) in 2017 that catapulted her to stardom. Her first performance on the show, singing “Summertime” with her bunny puppet Petunia, quickly became the most viewed “AGT” video ever on YouTube within 30 hours. Darci Lynne continued to impress, serenading judge Mel B with her mouse puppet Oscar while performing “Who’s Lovin’ You.” Her semifinal performance of “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” with puppet Edna Doorknocker further solidified her position as a frontrunner. In the competition final, Darci Lynne performed “With a Little Help from My Friends” with Oscar and Petunia and, in the finale episode, sang “Anything You Can Do” alongside her idol Terry Fator. Ultimately, Darci Lynne was declared the winner of the season, receiving a $1 million prize and a headlining show at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.
Post-AGT Television Appearances and Performances
Following her victory on “America’s Got Talent”, Darci Lynne has been involved in a number of television appearances. In 2017, she appeared with her puppet Petunia in “A Very Pentatonix Christmas”. The following year, Lynne starred in her own special called “Darci Lynne: My Hometown Christmas”. She also made a guest appearance on “Kids Baking Championship” and performed “Jingle Bell Rock” on NBC’s “Christmas in Rockefeller Center”.
In 2019, Darci Lynne competed on “America’s Got Talent: The Champions”. After being voted into the top three in the preliminaries, she didn’t earn enough votes to continue. She returned as a wild card act on the way to the final, finishing second behind magician Shin Lim. Over the following years, she returned to “AGT” on various occasions as a guest performer. In 2019 and 2020, Lynne appeared on the sketch comedy series “All That,” and also made appearances on “Winner Cake All,” “Ryan’s Mystery Playdate,” and the game show “Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered,” where she was a panelist. In 2021, Lynne was in an episode of another Nickelodeon show, “Side Hustle.” She has also been a guest on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” “Today,” “Steve,” and “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” These appearances have broadened her exposure, contributing to her overall financial success and maintaining her public profile.
Touring and Live Performances
Darci Lynne’s tours and live performances have played a significant role in her earnings and net worth. In 2016, she performed at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas as part of a New Year’s Eve event. In 2018, Darci Lynne embarked on her first national tour, “Darci Lynne and Friends Live,” which expanded from five to 52 dates between 2018 and 2019. During this tour, she participated in the Starkey Hearing Foundation gala, showcasing her commitment to charitable causes. Darci Lynne later announced her second tour, “Darci Lynne and Friends: Fresh Out of the Box”. In July 2021, she began her third tour, “My Lips Are Sealed (Except When They’re Not),” scheduled to run through November 2022. While specific ticket sales data and revenue from these tours are not publicly available, it is known that they contribute significantly to her income.
Recognition and Impact
Darci Lynne’s success has been credited with revitalizing the art of ventriloquism, earning her recognition beyond financial achievements. In the summer of 2020, the Edmond Historical Society and Museum in Oklahoma opened an exhibit dedicated to her called “Darci Lynne’s Got Talent.” The exhibit featured her original practice puppets, clothing from her television performances, and tour posters, demonstrating her cultural impact and influence.
