Darci Lynne Farmer

Being on 'America's Got Talent' has really helped me expand my self-confidence on the stage and anywhere - I'm more comfortable, and it's just really helped, and I'm glad about that. ”

I had to keep up with my schoolwork so I could keep up my grades. That was tough to balance both being a superstar onstage but being a normal kid trying to get her math homework done. ”

It's so fun being on the stage and in the spotlight. ”

Embrace who you are. It's OK if you're shy sometimes. Just don't worry about what others think. Do your thing. ”

My last name's kind of interesting - Farmer. I don't really think it's interesting for the stage. I think Lynne kind of had a better ring to it. ”

I'm a person who hates practicing. It's my arch-nemesis, but it helps. ”

I got to perform at the Grand Ole Opry, which is just so amazing. That stage is iconic; it was awesome being on it. ”

I fangirl when I see someone famous wish me congratulations. ”

Saying certain letters without moving my mouth is tough... like B, P and W, you know. ”

My parents prepared me for the worst, hoped for the best. ”