{"id":1487,"date":"2025-02-12T03:14:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T03:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/story15.com\/?p=1487"},"modified":"2025-02-12T03:14:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T03:14:00","slug":"darci-lynnes-edna-charms-the-crowd-with-a-natural-woman-but-simon-cowell-steals-the-spotlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/story15.com\/?p=1487","title":{"rendered":"Darci Lynne\u2019s Edna Charms the Crowd with \u2018A Natural Woman\u2019\u2014But Simon Cowell STEALS the Spotlight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Darci Lynne and her old-lady puppet, Edna, know how to steal the show\u2014especially when it comes to adding a little flirty fun to a classic song.<\/p>\n<p>During a performance, the America\u2019s Got Talent Season 12 winner brought out her sassy puppet sidekick for a romantic and playful rendition of Aretha Franklin\u2019s \u201c(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.\u201d As Lynne delivered the soulful melody with her signature ventriloquism skills, Edna turned up the charm, swooning over a very special guest in the audience\u2014Simon Cowell.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch her performance below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"imc9xs6e\"><\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Darci Lynne's &quot;Living Room's Got Talent&quot; -  Live from 4.26.20\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P6zTesl6XNw?feature=oembed\" width=\"790\" height=\"444\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"790\" data-origheight=\"444\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The surprise cameo had the crowd in stitches as Edna flirted shamelessly with the talent show judge, proving that even puppets can have a crush. Meanwhile, Lynne\u2019s stunning vocals and comedic timing once again reminded fans why she remains one of the most unique and beloved performers to come from AGT.<\/p>\n<h3>What to know about \u201c(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman\u201d<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29817 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/newsflash24h.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/darci-lynne-edna-simon-cowell-a-natural-woman-aretha-franklin.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsflash24h.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/darci-lynne-edna-simon-cowell-a-natural-woman-aretha-franklin.jpg 813w, https:\/\/newsflash24h.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/darci-lynne-edna-simon-cowell-a-natural-woman-aretha-franklin-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newsflash24h.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/darci-lynne-edna-simon-cowell-a-natural-woman-aretha-franklin-768x415.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"813\" height=\"439\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Originally released in 1967, \u201c(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman\u201d became one of Aretha Franklin\u2019s most iconic songs, showcasing her powerhouse vocals and emotional depth. Written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin, the song was a heartfelt tribute to the way love can bring out a person\u2019s true self.<\/p>\n<p>Decades later, the song remains a staple in music history, covered by countless artists\u2014including Darci Lynne, who gave it her own ventriloquist twist. And while Franklin\u2019s original remains unmatched, there\u2019s no denying that Lynne and Edna\u2019s version brought a fresh and unexpected energy to the timeless classic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Darci Lynne and her old-lady puppet, Edna, know how to steal the show\u2014especially when it comes to adding a little flirty fun to a classic&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"more-link-wrapper\"><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/story15.com\/?p=1487\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Darci Lynne\u2019s Edna Charms the Crowd with \u2018A Natural Woman\u2019\u2014But Simon Cowell STEALS the 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