Achi news desk-
Eight-year-old songwriter Zuri Hamilton from Miramichi, NB, showcased her talent on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” on Monday.
Zuri said she wrote her song “Bad & Good” in three days, then her mother Brooke helped her put it to music and posted it on social media, where it quickly went viral.
“They (The Kelly Clarkson Show) were the ones who saw Zuri’s viral video on TikTok and reached out,” Brooke told CTV’s Katie Kelly in an interview. “So we went through a couple of the steps and talked to some of the producers and ended up booking the show.”
Brooke said people from all over the world have been reaching out for the song.
“We’ve got people from all over the world reaching out saying they’re listening, tuning in, listening to Zuri’s song. So it’s been really cool,” he said.
Zuri said she felt good when she saw herself on TV.
Zuri Hamilton, eight years old from Miramichi, NB, had to show her talent on “The Kelly Clarkson Show”.
“She (Kelly Clarkson) gave me a lot of pens and $1,000,” Zuri said.
When asked what she will be but with the money Zuri said “a microphone and my first pink guitar.”
Brooke said this thrilling experience was another example of the power of social media.
“You never know when you put yourself out there who’s going to see it,” he said.
Zuri’s song “Bad & Good” is available now.
Zuri Hamilton’s song “Good and Bad” is available now.
