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Little girl captures strangers’ attention singing Johnny Cash classic
Little Emi Sunshine and her band perform one beautiful afternoon. What Emi lacks in size, she makes up for in musical genius!
Blake Hyatt
06.28.21

Kids never cease to amaze us.

Some will leave you in utter awe.

Take little Emi Sunshine for instance.

When it comes to music, she can practically do it all.

In fact, she’s already the lead vocalist of a small ensemble!

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Emi even plays the ukulele!

Her band consists of a drummer and a bassist.

So what exactly are they playing today?

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Like most great musical acts, Emi has amazing taste.

Why it’s none other than Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues.”

Emi put her own adorable twist on the classic while busking one day.

Johnny Cash would be beyond proud.

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The band manages to capture strangers’ attention with their performance. I mean, how could you not enjoy such a cool and unique rendition?

To everyone’s amazement, little Emi even performs a little solo as the tune progresses along.

Unsurprisingly, it’s perfection.

So not only is Emi a great vocalist, but she definitely knows her way around the fretboard!

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This market square’s getting quite the treat.

Wait, where are they exactly? It looks like a beautiful day out there.

Well, they’re at none other than Market Square in Knoxville, Tennessee!

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Emi’s a natural.

She continues Johnny Cash’s famous lyrics and knocks them out of the park.

The onlookers are delighted. They’re getting a free performance along with their meals and window shopping.

It looks like Emi’s making everyone’s day!

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Greatness comes from all ages. If you’ve got the passion, you can make incredible music!

Just ask Emi.

She kicks the vocals up a notch. At this point, she’s channeling the soul of Johnny Cash! One fan wrote on Facebook:

“Miss EmiSunshine has such an amazing voice.. I Love that she sings and writes her own music as well as the personal touch EmiSunshine puts on classics.. Very down to earth folks.. EmiSunshine keep your Faith.. God Bless You and Your Family 🙏💖”

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Kids do the darndest things.

But if one thing’s always certain, they never cease to surprise.

Emi and her band don’t come in a big package, but they’re much more than just the sum of their small parts.

Additionally, I’d also like to point out that Emi’s boots are beyond adorable!

Are those rain-cowgirl boots?

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Like most things in life, every song must end.

The trio keeps its energy throughout, loving every moment.

Their smiles mean everything.

Like, what’s the point of playing if they’re not having a blast, too?

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That marks the end of Emi’s electric performance of “Folsom Prison Blues!”

Shoutout to the bassist and drummer. The rhythm section was sublime.

What’d you think? Emi’s so young, yet oh so incredible!

The budding superstar’s grown a lot since this video! She’s still a youngster, though, and she’s still doing incredible work to this very day.

I wonder where she’ll be in another 10 years?

Before you go, be sure to check out her entire performance below!

She’s as inspiring as she is talented.

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