Talented Homeless Man Lands Record Deal After Viral TikTok Performance

A talented homeless man, Andrew ‘Donut’ Larsen, shot to fame, and his life has completely changed for the better, thanks to a viral TikTok video.

Andrew ‘Donut’ Larsen, a homeless man, loved singing and often played his guitar on the streets.

Little did he know, his life was about to change on September 12, when he offered to play a song for a passerby, Dominic Alexander, in exchange for a beer.

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Alexander was completely blown away by Donut’s amazing rendition of his original song, ‘Ghost of You.’

He uploaded Donut’s performance to TikTok, and the video quickly drew a lot of attention and went viral.

To help Donut out of his situation and record his song in a professional studio, Alexander created a GoFundMe page, and donations started pouring in.

He wrote on the page, “Donut is a great guy with an extraordinary talent. Let’s get him what he deserves so he can continue to make music for the people!”

Although it is unclear if he has signed a record deal, he was able to record his song, “Ghost of You” in a professional studio, and it is now available on all streaming platforms, including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.

His original song, “Ghost of You,” seems like a blend of classic country music and blues.

People are thrilled by Donut’s performance and his sudden and quick shot at stardom, as he receives heaps of praise on his social media accounts.

Ghost of You – Donut Larsen

He is now staying in Airbnbs and is no longer homeless, thanks to the donations received on the GoFundMe page.

Within a month, he is being flown to Nashville and Los Angeles to meet with various record label executives.

As he adjusts to the newfound attention, he is trying to stay calm and enjoy his success.

He thanks all his listeners and still finds it hard to believe that people want to hear more from him.

Meanwhile, he’s on the lookout for bandmates and is in the process of creating a new single while refining his craft.

Donut’s incredible journey shows one can find hope even in the face of adversity. His life inspires those undergoing similar challenges to believe in the possibility of a brighter future.

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Ryan Turner
Ryan Turner

Hello! I’m Ryan Turner, a writer and contributor for the PositivePress.News team. With a Master’s degree in English, I am dedicated to spreading positivity and insightful stories that resonate with our audience.