Victory Brinker (born February 4, 2012) is an American singer and performer specializing in classical music and live covers of arias.[1] She performed on season 16 of America's Got Talent.[2]
Victory Brinker | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 4, 2012 Latrobe, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Origin | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
Biography
editVictory was an early talker,[3] and memorized albums and got into opera music at age of 6.[4] She went to church and memorized hymns.[5]
She began singing opera for large audiences by performing at sporting events across the country after winning 12 talent shows.[6]
She performed on NBC’s Little Big Shots at age 7. She then competed on season 16 of America's Got Talent when she was 9,[7] and made it to the finals with the “golden buzzer”.[8][9]
In 2022, she was awarded the Guinness World Record for the world's youngest opera singer based on her first professional contracts at age 7 , when starring in Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Lights and Legends .[10][11] Later that year around Christmas, she performed all over New York City,[12] and The Palace with Latshaw Pops.[13] She released a Christmas EP titled The Wonder of Christmas[14] despite being eliminated from America's Got Talent.[15]
Discography
edit- The Wonder of Christmas (2021, EP)
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | America's Got Talent | Herself | Season 16 contestant |
| 2024 | The Tiny Chef Show | Herself | Episode: "Opera Cake" |
References
edit- ^ "Meet the 9-Year-Old Opera Singer and AGT Finalist Who Is the 8th Child of 11: 'So Blessed'". People. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
- ^ "AGT: 9-Year-Old Singer Is 'Genuine Star', Simon Cowell Raves as She Predicts She 'Can Win It All' After Quarterfinals". People. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
- ^ Tan, John. "Victory Brinker crowned the world's youngest opera singer". www.thesundaily.my. Malaysia. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
- ^ Matoney, Nick (2022-03-29). "10-year-old opera singer from Westmoreland County breaks world record". WTAE-TV. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
- ^ McMarlin, Shirley (2022-12-12). "Victory Brinker joins Latshaw Pops for holiday show at The Palace". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
- ^ "ABOUT ME". Victory Brinker. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
- ^ "A Look Back on Victory Brinker's History-Making AGT Run". NBC Insider Official Site. 2022-05-11. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
- ^ "9-year-old's stunning opera performance leads all AGT judges to hit Golden Buzzer". TODAY.com. 7 July 2021. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
- ^ "Nine-year-old opera singer Victory Brinker makes history on America's Got Talent: Watch". HOLA. 2021-07-08. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
- ^ "Youngest opera singer Victory Brinker breaks record at age seven". Guinness World Records. 2022-03-28. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
- ^ "This Now 10-year-old Became the Youngest Opera Singer at Just 7, Sings in Seven Languages". IndiaTimes. 2022-03-29. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
- ^ "The World's Youngest Opera Singer, Performs at New York City's Empire State Building". www.essence.com. 3 June 2022. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
- ^ "Victory Brinker joins Latshaw Pops for holiday show at The Palace". finance.yahoo.com. 12 December 2022. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
- ^ Atkinson, Katie (2021-11-04). "9-Year-Old Singer Victory Brinker Follows America's Got Talent Run With Christmas EP: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
- ^ "Victory Brinker Helps You Have 'The Best Christmas Ever This Year' With Her Version of 'Silent Night'". Hollywood Life. 2021-11-25. Retrieved 2023-01-09.