Talented Eleven-Year-Old Lara Stuns Germany With a Duet With Taylor Swift on The Voice Kids
Many singing talent shows came before it, but The Voice drew extra attention because of its unique blind audition format—judges couldn’t see who was singing, meaning no bias could interfere. Only the voice mattered. It was a hit in the UK and soon spread worldwide, paving the way for The Voice: Kids.
Among the most memorable talents is 11-year-old Lara H. from the Czech Republic, who traveled with her family to audition on the German edition of the show in 2022. Dressed in a black leather jacket, blue dungarees, and white trainers, she bounced onto stage, full of energy, and called to the audience, “Are you ready, Berlin?” The judges laughed, charmed by her spunky introduction.
But it wasn’t until Lara began singing Taylor Swift’s Shake It Off that her star quality became undeniable. She delivered every word with passion, threw in playful gestures, and commanded the stage like a seasoned performer. The judges couldn’t resist—singing, clapping, and dancing along.
Then, the impossible happened. As Lara belted out the chorus, Taylor Swift herself appeared backstage and joined her on stage. The room erupted in screams and applause as the two sang side by side. Judges were speechless, the audience went wild, and Lara’s tears of joy captured a once-in-a-lifetime moment of pure musical magic.
Although Lara did not win the competition, this unforgettable duet with Taylor Swift cemented her status as a rising star whose journey is just beginning.
