Darci Lynne Farmer Net Worth

What is Darci Lynne Farmer’s Net Worth?

Darci Lynne Farmer, an American ventriloquist and television personality, has a net worth of $8 million. She gained national recognition in 2016 on “Little Big Shots” and won the 12th season of “America’s Got Talent.” Lynne has since appeared on various shows and tours extensively with her puppets. She won $1 million and her own Las Vegas show for winning “America’s Got Talent.”

Darci Lynne Farmer’s Early Life and Ventriloquy Career

Darci Lynne Farmer was born in Oklahoma City in 2004 and grew up with three brothers. As a child, she was too shy to perform in front of audiences, but her parents encouraged her to participate in the 2014 International Cinderella Scholarship Program. Lynne was crowned International Mini Miss at the pageant and met young ventriloquist Laryssa Bonacquisti, who inspired her to try ventriloquy herself.

After receiving a puppet for her tenth birthday, Lynne entered the local Edmond’s Got Talent competition and won first place. She then met ventriloquy coach Gary Owen, who became her coach and manager. Lynne went on to win first place in the junior divisions of Oklahoma’s Got Talent and Oklahoma Kids in 2015.

Darci Lynne’s Television Appearances

In 2016, Darci Lynne gained national attention after her appearance on the variety show “Little Big Shots,” where she performed “I Want to Be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart” with her puppet Katie. She later became the first child ventriloquist to perform at an evening show at the Vent Haven International Ventriloquists’ ConVENTion. A year later, she appeared on the British version of “Little Big Shots,” performing the same song.

Darci Lynne Farmer’s “America’s Got Talent” Journey

Darci Lynne Farmer gained recognition in 2017 as a contestant on the 12th season of “America’s Got Talent.” Her performances with her puppet characters, including Petunia, Oscar, and Edna Doorknocker, captivated audiences and judges alike.

Lynne’s first performance of “Summertime” with Petunia quickly became the most viewed “AGT” video ever on YouTube within 30 hours of the broadcast. She continued to impress with her performances of “Who’s Lovin’ You” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” leading her to the semifinals.

In the competition final, Lynne wowed audiences with a rendition of “With a Little Help from My Friends” alongside Petunia and Oscar. And in the finale episode, she sang “Anything You Can Do” with her idol Terry Fator, ultimately being named the season’s winner. As a result, she received a $1 million prize and a headlining show at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.

Television Appearances

Lynne has appeared on various television programs since her success on “AGT.” In 2017, she and her puppet Petunia performed on the special “A Very Pentatonix Christmas.” The following year, she starred in her own special titled “Darci Lynne: My Hometown Christmas.” Lynne also made a guest appearance on “Kids Baking Championship” and performed “Jingle Bell Rock” on the “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” telecast.

In 2019, Lynne returned to “AGT” for the spinoff series “America’s Got Talent: The Champions.” She finished in second place behind magician Shin Lim. Lynne has since appeared on “AGT” as a guest performer. She also appeared on the sketch comedy series “All That,” “Winner Cake All,” and “Ryan’s Mystery Playdate.”

In 2020, Lynne began serving as a panelist on the game show “Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered.” She also appeared on “Side Hustle” in 2021. Lynne has made guest appearances on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” “Today,” “Steve,” and “The Kelly Clarkson Show.”

Darci Lynne’s Extensive Touring Career

Darci Lynne Farmer has toured extensively with her puppets, performing at major events such as a New Year’s Eve event in 2016 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. In 2018 and 2019, she embarked on her first national tour, “Darci Lynne and Friends Live,” which expanded to 52 dates. During this time, Lynne participated in the Starkey Hearing Foundation gala and announced her second tour, “Darci Lynne and Friends: Fresh Out of the Box.” In July of 2021, she began her third tour, “My Lips Are Sealed (Except When They’re Not),” which is scheduled to run through November of 2022.

Darci Lynne credited with reviving art of ventriloquism

Lynne’s win on “America’s Got Talent” and subsequent career success has been credited with reviving the art of ventriloquism. The Edmond Historical Society and Museum in Oklahoma opened an exhibit in the summer of 2020 dedicated to her called Darci Lynne’s Got Talent. The exhibit showcased her original practice puppets, clothing from her performances on television, and tour posters, among other items.

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