Although some singers work hard to improve their voices through voice exercises and to singing lessons, singing is natural.
You’ve seen the viral videos of kids with voices beyond their years. YouTube and “America’s Got Talent” prove to be a great way for children with amazing singing talents to being discovered.
This list features 12 young singers who show that even little Talent can be big.
1. Michael Jackson
Jackson was a member of the Jackson Five before he became the “King” of Pop. He was also part of his siblings, Jackie Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon. His legendary vocal ability was evident even back then. This video shows him singing “I Want You Back” at the Ed Sullivan Show in 1969 when he was only 11 years old.
2. Darci Lynne Farmer
Darci Lynne farmer initially impressed viewers with her skills as a ventriloquist for “America’s Got Talent,” but when she used her full singing voice, she truly showed her Talent. Here she is singing the National Anthem.
3. Judy Garland
Judy Garland is one of the most loved and tragic performers. She is best known for her roles in classic films such as “The Wizard of Oz” (with her older sisters) and “Meet Me in St. Louis” (with her younger sister). Here she is singing “Waltz With A Swing/Americana” from “Every Sunday”, first broadcast in 1936 when Garland was 14.
4. Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber was 14 years old when he was discovered on YouTube. He became a chart-topping artist and grew up in the public eye. He is so cute singing “U Got It Bad” from his mentor Usher.
5. Jackie Evancho
Jackie Evancho, a 10-year-old singer, stunned judges by her audition on “America’s Got Talent.” She sang a stunning rendition of “O Mio Babbino Caro” in the opera “Gianni Schicchi”, and it was difficult to believe that she was such a young performer.
6. Christina Aguilera
When she was in her twenties, Christina Aguilera was a pop singer, but she had been singing since childhood. She was a child and appeared on “Star Search” and “The Mickey Mouse Club.” She also sang blues and soul songs at block parties. This is her performing Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing” in 1992 on “The Mickey Mouse Club”.
7. Donny Osmond
Donny Osmond was a singer with his brothers in The Osmonds. He later became a teen idol hosting “Donny & Marie” alongside his sister. At the tender age of 5, he debuted on “The Andy Williams Show”, singing “You Are My Sunshine”.
8. Asanda Jezile
Asanda Jezile proved that she was a diva when she performed Rihanna’s “Diamonds” as an 11-year old on “Britain’s Got Talent.”
9. Grace VanderWaal
Simon Cowell called Grace VanderWaal the “next Taylor Swift”, and she won Season 11 on America’s Got Talent at 12 years old. She impressed judges and audiences with her songwriting and singing skills far beyond her years. You can listen to her original song “I Don’t Know My Name”.
10. Aksel Rykkvin
Norwegian singer Aksel Rykkvin, a 13-year-old sensation, performed with Norwegian National Opera. He also released an album featuring arias from Mozart, Handel, and Bach. Take a look at his talents:
11. Mason Ramsey
Although yodelling is not the most popular way to reach the top of pop charts, Mason Ramsey, 10, captured the hearts of the Internet with his yodelling performance inside a Walmart.
12. JD McCrary
JD McCrary will star in the live-action remake “The Lion King.” You can see his rendition of “Who’s Loving You” from Jackson.