Before Violet Burdick graced The Ellen DeGeneres Show, her precocious talent had already made waves on the internet. Despite being a mere five years old, Violet, an impressive singer, knew how to captivate her audience.
Credit for her musical prowess goes to her father, Ryan Burdick, a local musician who, from a very young age, ensured Violet’s immersion in the world of music. His commitment to nurturing her talent led to Violet gaining widespread attention for her remarkable singing skills.
Unbeknownst to Violet’s parents, her aunt took the initiative to send a video of her singing to the producers of Ellen’s show. When Ryan received the unexpected call from the show, he was taken aback.
Yet, as the man who had dedicated his life to fostering his daughter’s singing abilities, he should not have been entirely surprised that Violet’s voice had become a viral sensation. Before long, the producers of The Ellen Show had secured Violet for an upcoming appearance, providing a platform for Daddy’s little girl to showcase her singing prowess on a national scale.
During their appearance on the talk show, Violet and her dad expressed their deep admiration for Dolly Parton, discussing the Imagination Library, Dolly’s visionary initiative to promote literacy among children.
Dolly’s dream has become a reality, with over one million books being sent out every month through the Imagination Library. In November 2020 alone, the initiative distributed an impressive 1,707,049 books.
As the conversation concluded, Ellen, eager to witness Violet’s talent, invited her to sing. What better choice than one of Dolly Parton’s classics? With her dad strumming the guitar, Violet delivered a captivating rendition of Parton’s hit, “Jolene.” The audience was spellbound, and soon, the video of her performance went viral.
However, the surprises weren’t over. Following their performance, Ellen surprised the father-daughter duo with an all-expenses-paid vacation to Dollywood in Tennessee.
Looking ahead, Ryan has plans to teach Violet to play an instrument, enabling her to accompany her own singing. Perhaps, in the future, she may return to Ellen’s show. Ryan appreciates the show’s unique feature of following up with child performers, witnessing their progress over time. It’s an enjoyable aspect that adds a special touch to the entire experience, according to Ryan.
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