Even the most hardcore Radiohead fans will be blown away by this cover.
Darci Lynne—best known for winning America’s Got Talent thanks to a show-stopping combination of singing skills and ventriloquism talent—has just taken Radiohead’s “Creep” to a place we never expected. In a September 6 Instagram post, the 19-year-old showed off what her elite vocals can do with a cult classic hit like “Creep.”
“This song is just chefs kiss 🤌🏻,” the AGT alum captioned her performance.
Lynne’s stunning vocals lift the song to new heights—those high notes are high! This rendition is gorgeous, with a haunting, subdued quality that makes it perfect fall music.
In fact, this performance was so haunting that Lynne scared herself at the end of the performance. It looks like a picture frame fell out of place on the wall beside her, taking the singer by surprise.
Watch the performance for yourself, below. From opera to pop to Radiohead, this video is proof Darci Lynne really can cover anything!
Here’s what to know about “Creep” by Radiohead
Released in 1992 as the band’s first single off their debut album, Pablo Honey, “Creep” is one of the most-often covered songs on shows like The Voice and AGT. The song was initially viewed as yet another angsty grunge song in the same vein as popular songs from Nirvana and Beck.
After its release, music publication Melody Maker called the single “a stormer, a perfect monster of a malevolent pop song… like all the best pop, it gently strokes the nape of your neck before it digs the bread knife in. Aggression is rarely this delicious.”
Although now considered a masterpiece by fans, “Creep”—while recognizable due to the countless covers performed over the years—failed to make an impact on the U.S. Billboard charts. It reached only as high as number-34 on the Hot 100 in 1993, making it the band’s most successful song ever (at least as far as Billboard is concerned).
However, that hasn’t stopped countless artists from covering the song—with artists like Darci Lynne performing it in a way that not even Radiohead thought was possible.
2025 is shaping up to be a big year for a former America’s Got Talent champion!
Darci Lynne just won’t slow down, continuing her meteoric rise in the entertainment world that began with one fateful AGT audition. In an exciting December 18 Instagram post, the 20-year-old shared some seriously exciting news: she’s hitting the road and embarking on a concert tour this year.
Check out the tour dates for her Up Close and Personal U.S. tour below, and make sure to also catch the announcement made by Lynne and her iconic puppet friend, Petunia.
“We’re going back on tour! Cant wait to see you “Up Close and Personal” on the road!” Lynne captioned.
However, it was her and Petunia’s adorable announcement that did it for us. We… think Petunia is excited about the upcoming tour.
“Guess what, guys? We’re back!” announced Lynne.
“What?” a perturbed Petunia asked. “Ugh, fine.”
We’re sure there’s plenty of time for Petunia to get on board with this news, but something tells us that by the time the first tour dates roll around, Lynne and her entire crew of puppet friends will give fans a spectacle like no other. While Lynne’s unbelievable ventriloquist talent will be on full display during the tour, it wouldn’t surprise us to see her entertain her fans in a more traditional manner — like singing her heart out.
The Up Close and Personal tour will be a variety show like no other, and if the show is rolling through your hometown, do yourself a favor and pick up a ticket or two. After all, you’ll be picking up your jaw from off the floor once or twice during Lynne’s performance anyway.
Darci Lynne looks to capitalize on her many talents
The upcoming tour is the culmination of all the hard work Lynne has put into her world-class Act, her singing career, and other impressive talents she harnessed to fulfill her dream of becoming more than just the “puppet girl” that viewers fell in love with during AGT Season 12.
As she embarks on a solo music career, Lynne is trying hard to shed her image as “just” a child ventriloquist. After all, she won Season 12 when she was 12 years old. Lynne turned 20 in October 2024, and now she’s about to embark on a nationwide tour. (Life comes at you fast, huh?)
In a recent interview with PEOPLE, the star acknowledged that it may be difficult for fans to see her, well, as a grown-up.
“It’s crazy for a lot of people,” Lynne said. “They all have that 12-year-old in mind whenever my name comes up. And so now it’s like, ‘Oh my gosh, she’s growing up.’
