In a January 13 YouTube Short titled “Per Petunia’s request,” 20-year-old America’s Got Talent sensation Darci Lynne unveiled her latest “duet”: an a cappella version of Sabrina Carpenter’s “Slim Pickins” that shows just how much of a tremendous vocal team she and her puppet Petunia are.
It’s always a treat when Petunia is by Lynne’s side, and this performance is no different.
How does Darci Lynne do it? These perfect notes shouldn’t be able to come out of a singer’s mouth when it’s closed, yet it still happens. The AGT Season 12 winner is a better singer with her mouth closed than the vast majority of people singing normally. She’s truly a marvel.
Lynne — whoops, Petunia — couldn’t resist laying down some wildly impressive runs that remind fans just how talented she is.
Petunia clearly has a thing for Sabrina Carpenter songs. Fans last saw the puppet give an inspiring performance of “Espresso” over the summer, so it makes sense that she’d want to try her furry hand at another Carpenter classic.
Who knows: Maybe fans will experience more epic covers like this during Darci Lynne’s nationwide concert tour, which kicks off February 15.
What to know about “Slim Pickins” by Sabrina Carpenter
Released in 2024, “Slim Pickins” can be found on Carpenter’s sixth studio album, Short n’ Sweet. Although not released as a single like “Espresso” or “Taste,” the track is imbued with the same playful, witty energy that’s made Carpenter a household name.
Even though it’s not an official single, “Slim Pickins” still peaked at number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 2024, which is pretty impressive.
American Songwriter praised the track, with critic Alex Hopper writing, “As always, Carpenter doesn’t air her frustrations without a hint of humor […] She lists off humorous — though deeply relatable — ‘icks’ one could have with a partner.”
“What?” a perturbed Petunia asked. “Ugh, fine.”
We’re sure there’s plenty of time for Petunia to get on board with this news, but something tells us that by the time the first tour dates roll around, Lynne and her entire crew of puppet friends will give fans a spectacle like no other. While Lynne’s unbelievable ventriloquist talent will be on full display during the tour, it wouldn’t surprise us to see her entertain her fans in a more traditional manner — like singing her heart out.
The Up Close and Personal tour will be a variety show like no other, and if the show is rolling through your hometown, do yourself a favor and pick up a ticket or two. After all, you’ll be picking up your jaw from off the floor once or twice during Lynne’s performance anyway.
Darci Lynne looks to capitalize on her many talents
The upcoming tour is the culmination of all the hard work Lynne has put into her world-class Act, her singing career, and other impressive talents she harnessed to fulfill her dream of becoming more than just the “puppet girl” that viewers fell in love with during AGT Season 12.
As she embarks on a solo music career, Lynne is trying hard to shed her image as “just” a child ventriloquist. After all, she won Season 12 when she was 12 years old. Lynne turned 20 in October 2024, and now she’s about to embark on a nationwide tour. (Life comes at you fast, huh?)
In a recent interview with PEOPLE, the star acknowledged that it may be difficult for fans to see her, well, as a grown-up.
“It’s crazy for a lot of people,” Lynne said. “They all have that 12-year-old in mind whenever my name comes up. And so now it’s like, ‘Oh my gosh, she’s growing up.’”
