When 10-year-old Daneliya Tuleshova from Kazakhstan stepped onto the stage of The Voice Kids Ukraine, few in the audience expected anything out of the ordinary. With her soft presence and quiet confidence, she looked like any other hopeful young contestant.

But then the haunting first notes of Demi Lovato’s emotional ballad “Stone Cold” began to play — and the room changed.

A Performance That Stunned the Judges

Daneliya opened her mouth to sing, and within seconds, the atmosphere shifted. Her voice carried not just pitch-perfect control, but something far more rare for her age — raw, believable emotion.

You could feel the heartbreak in her voice. Every word was delivered with intention, strength, and grace. The kind of performance that gives you goosebumps, even if you don’t understand the lyrics.

One by one, the judges turned their chairs — visibly shocked. Judge Natalia Mogilevska, overwhelmed by what she heard, would later say:

“That was the best performance I’ve ever seen on this show.”

It wasn’t just about technique. It was the soul in her voice. A kind of sadness and power that you don’t expect from a child — and yet, there she was, standing still but delivering a vocal storm.

By the time she finished, the entire room was on its feet.

The Video That Captivated Millions

The performance was uploaded to YouTube — and it didn’t just “go viral.” It exploded.
To date, the video has been viewed more than 90 million times.

From Talent Show to Global Recognition

While her Voice Kids audition was her global breakout, Daneliya had already started turning heads in her home country. She had previously won Ukraine’s “The People’s Favorite” competition — a sign that something special was already brewing.

But The Voice Kids catapulted her into the spotlight. After winning the competition, she went on to represent Kazakhstan at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2018, performing her original song “Ózińe sen” and placing an impressive 6th overall.

Her poise and professionalism — even as a pre-teen — amazed everyone.

Lighting Up America’s Got Talent

In 2020, Daneliya crossed the ocean and brought her gift to America’s Got Talent. From her very first performance, the judges were captivated. Simon Cowell, notoriously hard to impress, called her “absolutely incredible.”

Week after week, she wowed both the audience and judges, eventually making it all the way to the finals. Her performances were consistently praised for their maturity, emotion, and technical brilliance.

Where Is She Now?

Today, Daneliya is continuing her musical journey under the stage name Da NeL. Now in her late teens, she is writing and releasing original music, developing a sound that blends pop, R&B, and soul influences.

She has built a strong, international fan base — one that began with that unforgettable performance and continues to grow. Her new music reflects her evolution from child prodigy to confident young artist, but her voice has never lost its emotional edge.

She’s also active on YouTube and social media, where fans can follow her latest covers, originals, and live performances. For someone so young, her artistic maturity remains remarkable.

A Moment That Still Echoes

Years later, Daneliya’s blind audition of “Stone Cold” remains one of the most iconic moments in The Voice Kids history. It’s more than a viral video — it’s a reminder of how music can transcend age, language, and expectations.

Sometimes, the smallest voices carry the biggest messages.

If you’ve never seen it — or just need to feel something today — you can watch her stunning performance below.