When the middle school talent show rolls around, it’s a welcome diversion from the classroom. You don’t expect

anything spectacular—certainly not one of the year’s most talked-about shows that launches your professional singing career and makes you an overnight sensation.

At the age of twelve, Greyson Chance performed on stage at an Oklahoma school talent contest on April 28, 2010.

He taped and posted his performance of ‘Paparazzi’ on YouTube. The video gained millions of views in a matter of days and caught the interest of media outlets and experts in the music industry.

Chance secured a record deal and released his debut single a just few months after going viral. His journey from competing in a small-town talent show

to being a globally recognized artist is proof of the influence of the internet on the advancement of one’s profession.

The extensively circulated ‘Paparazzi’ video not only demonstrated his amazing musical ability but also enabled him to share his gift and interact with listeners worldwide,

which helped begin a successful music career. Just observe the expressions on the faces of the attendees;

most of them are aware that they are witnessing something extraordinary. After taking a brief look at the video below, please leave a comment to let us know what you think!