When 10-year-old viral singing sensation Skye Turner had her TV appearance crashed by her hero Patti LaBelle, her reaction was just too adorable! When Skye appeared on Steve Harvey’s TV show, she spoke about her admiration for LaBelle and sang the legendary R&B singer’s hit “If Only You Knew.” The youngster from Dallas, Texas, blew everyone away with not only her powerful vocals but also with how elegantly she composed herself during the interview and performance.
The big reveal came when the Godmother of Soul herself, Patti LaBelle, walked on stage to surprise young Skye. The look of awe on the schoolgirl’s face was just too precious, and she initially stood there speechless for a moment. LaBelle then urged Skye to keep singing, which she did, before the pair shared an embrace and then traded vocal lines. Just like young Skye, The Music Man is a big Patti LaBelle fan, and seeing her in this surprise appearance was super heartwarming!
Skye and LaBelle’s duet was a big hit on Steve Harvey’s YouTube channel, where it hit 3.1 million views. Fans were really touched by Skye and LaBelle meeting, and added comments such as “This baby had me in tears, and I really cried when Patti came out. Such a beautiful gift from God. Keep singing baby girl” and “I’m a grown man and I’m here crying, getting goosebumps listening to this child sangin’!”
Harvey very briefly showed the clip that initially sent Skye viral, although luckily for R&B fans, the full video is available on YouTube. The video features Skye singing a soulful rendition of “If Only You Knew” at a wedding ceremony. Skye gives a different interpretation at the wedding ceremony compared to her TV appearance, with her wedding performance focusing on carrying the melody in a tasteful and subtle way.
The Music Man is pleased to report that Skye has continued to make her mark on the entertainment industry as a singer and actress since her TV appearance. At the time of her TV appearance, Skye told Harvey that she regularly performs at events such as weddings and funerals. However, she has since branched out into Broadway and Hollywood. Skye starred as young Aretha Franklin in the biographical film Respect, in which Jennifer Hudson played the leading role.