America’s Got Talent Season 12 winner Darci Lynne Farmer celebrated her 21st birthday in style by releasing a deeply personal new music video for her original song “Hold Me”.
The video features her boyfriend, Kendon Reed, in a tender collaboration that showcases a softer, more mature side of the young star.
Known to the world as the singing ventriloquist who won hearts on AGT, Darci Lynne has been steadily evolving as an artist.
In “Hold Me,” she steps away from her puppets to deliver a vulnerable and heartfelt performance, revealing the intimate emotions of first love.
Fans are treated to a glimpse of her personal life as she and Kendon share real moments on camera, highlighting the excitement, tenderness, and fear of losing someone special.
The lyrics of “Hold Me” reflect this emotional journey:
“You and I both know that we just don’t know where this will go
But we can’t deny that what we’ve got now feels so right
Please don’t be like the others
I don’t wanna be strangers
Hold me like you’ll always need me and I’ll kiss you like you’ll disappear tomorrow…”
The music video captures Darci Lynne’s transformation from the ventriloquist prodigy she was at just 12 years old into a confident young woman experiencing love and independence for the first time.
Her vocals are strong, emotive, and filled with the nuanced expression that fans have long admired, proving that her talent goes far beyond puppetry.
Alongside the musical release, her 21st birthday celebrations, shared across Instagram, also revealed a fresh new look with a darker hair color and a more mature style, symbolizing her personal and artistic growth.
Fans have been quick to praise not only her music but also the authenticity and warmth she brings to her performances.
With “Hold Me,” Darci Lynne continues to carve her path as a rising pop artist, showing AGT audiences that her voice, storytelling, and emotional depth make her a star whose career extends far beyond her early ventriloquist fame.
Romantic Photos Spark Engagement Speculation
Adding to the buzz, Darci shared new romantic photos with Kendon Reed, sparking rumors of a possible engagement. The couple posed in vintage-inspired outfits in a photoshoot by wedding photographer Christa Mae, with Darci wearing a gold ring on her right hand.
While some fans assumed it might be an engagement, Darci has not announced anything official. Her caption simply read: “So safe to say I’m still beaming from this shoot.” The couple, who began dating in May 2024, continues to share sweet moments online that fans love.