Amazing! Very cute.

Posted by john.ford (anonymous) on December 22, 2008 at 4:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

She was on America's Got Talent and actually made it pretty far... it will be interesting to watch her

Posted by kay-shepherd (anonymous) on December 23, 2008 at 12:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

very talented. watched her on america's got talent. she is america's future entertaintment. just hopes she always keeps it wholesome.

Posted by rc101760 (anonymous) on December 26, 2008 at 2:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The Von Trap family refused to sing for Hitler, this little girl's parents must be Bush Nazis, or just naive. I wonder if she will learn to sing in Swahili for next year's Kenyan Christmas at the non-citizen Obama White House?

Posted by Hobbit1 (anonymous) on December 28, 2008 at 9:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Geez...Hobbit1, give it up already! She's just a sweet little girl who sings really well!

Posted by abbycsr (anonymous) on December 28, 2008 at 2:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with abbycsr, Hobbit1 needs decaf give the little girl a break does everything have to be so deep. Geez...just let the little girl sing she sure put a smile on my face.

Posted by lwat (anonymous) on December 28, 2008 at 7:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hobbit1 is and IDIOT , the little girl was great and did the right thing, let that IDIOT go stand on a corner and preach is BS

Posted by rhale (anonymous) on December 28, 2008 at 8:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You are all making this about Hobbit1. Suggest removal of his an all comments about him. Kepp comments about the little girl singing, not giving Hobbit1 any credit

Posted by mac383 (anonymous) on December 29, 2008 at 5:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Actually Hobbit1 is the Nazi and Idiot! because of the American way and freedom, he is allowed to vent his feelings. Sad, the hatred the American Nazis feel toward our Commander in Chief that they will slight a little girl - and the season.

Posted by byrdseye972 (anonymous) on December 29, 2008 at 11:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This young little child is innocent. Why are there so many ignorant people who have to allow their comments on this to take a political viewpoint. The talent of this child is fantastic. I never voted for GWB in 2000 or in 2004. I voted Democratic in each election. This time I voted Republican because I don't trust Obama, because he is related to both Bush and Cheney. I voted for the life of our America. Obama's comments about what he would do with his own child if she ever got pregnant, was horrible. He would have the pure innocent life executed!

Posted by nestacal (anonymous) on December 30, 2008 at 8 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Get a grip, people. This is about a talented 4 year old girl. NOT about politics. There's plenty of sites to voice your opinions, whether positive or negative regarding Bush OR Obama.

Posted by poppispad (anonymous) on December 30, 2008 at 9:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Is that w? Just a sec, lemme get my shoe off.

Posted by grantbishop1995 (anonymous) on December 30, 2008 at 9:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What a wonderful start for Christmas. God bless innocent little children.

Posted by cbigner (anonymous) on December 31, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with you folks saying this is an innocent little girl with a wonderful talent, singing for Christmas at a time when we really need some uplifting. Let the politics so somewhere else, enjoy this songster's voice and charm!

Posted by tortoise17 (anonymous) on January 1, 2009 at 5:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Please note that anything the little girl (which words I could not understand) is influenced and dictgated by adults who should know better and more particularly an exhibit of the opinion of her parents. Remember this at 12/31/09. Innocent children should not be used as a TOOL and that is exactly what this poor innocent child exhibits. I agree with Hobbitt. Suggest removal.

Posted by sarahlegrand (anonymous) on January 1, 2009 at 6:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hobbit1 and sarahlegrand you both need to ask God to help clean your hearts out. God is smiling on this child and her parents. I was able to understand every word she sang. There is a great deal of hatred coming out of you both. This site is not the place or the time for you to voice your problems with Bush or Obama. Let's not forget both of these gentlemen have to answer to a much higher power than you. God has the last say in all of this goverment issues. Why don't you try praying instead of picking on a little innocent 4 yrs old. Because pray is what it is going to take to run this country!!

Posted by jdjhross (anonymous) on January 2, 2009 at 1:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

grantbishop1995 wrote: "Is that w? Just a sec, lemme get my shoe off"
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So suprising to see another fine example of Democrats and "foreign" religious extremists sharing common Anti-American beliefs ...

Posted by OhTheHumanity (anonymous) on January 2, 2009 at 3:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well I have no political axe to grind here, being British. I refuse to enter that debate. That isn't what the clip is about.

I think the little girl is very talented and did a wonderful job.

Happy holiday everybody

Posted by roslynlamb (anonymous) on January 3, 2009 at 6:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I think she is a beautiful little girl and she should not be judged or compared to anything political or especially to Nazis. Have a little human kindness. This is just a sweet, precious little girl whose parents are very proud of and nothing political is involved. God bless her and her parents and may God bless America.

Posted by nellberry07 (anonymous) on January 3, 2009 at 11:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Pretty dang good and I saw her on TV as well.
GM Music

Posted by Doctormkt (anonymous) on January 3, 2009 at 4:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hobbit? didn't he loose something and have it glued back on...shame. We are all influenced by Parents in some form...most entertaining by such a talented little girl.

Posted by rodkarac (anonymous) on January 3, 2009 at 4:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

She sings so cute and very good for her age.. wow very impressed.. God Bless her heart

Posted by geminisaudhi (anonymous) on January 3, 2009 at 7:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Give it a break on politics, people. This beautiful little angel did a great job, and someday she can say she sang for Bush...We all should have hope for our children to be better than we are. Drop the politics, for heaven's sake! Bush is gone (YAY!)...that little girl will be around a long time! She is great for 4 years old!

Posted by vedaree (anonymous) on January 3, 2009 at 9:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"Drop the politics, for heaven's sake! Bush is gone (YAY!)..."
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[roll's eyes]

Posted by OhTheHumanity (anonymous) on January 4, 2009 at 9:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Yeah! Let's hear it for the people with any brains. If you don't like the singing of a little 4 year old just use your fingers to do the walking and move that little mouse at the end of your hand. Not everyone has the same mentality or insanity as someone else. Use your brains - Get a life - move on. Thank GOD that is still an option in this country. At least for a little longer.

Posted by nanajane804 (anonymous) on January 4, 2009 at 4:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It's not about the politics, listen to this little girls voice. It didn't matter who she sang to, she done a wonderful job and is as pure as an angel. Grow up you hateful adults!!

Posted by departlow (anonymous) on January 4, 2009 at 6:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

A LITTLE GIRL SINGING AND HER PARENTS LETTING HER DO WHAT SHE WOULD LIKE TO,AND MAY BE SHE IS BRINGING A LITTLE LIGHT INTO A WRAPPED WORLD THAT ALLOWS PEOPLE LIKE HOBBIT1 TO SAY WHAT HE THINKS IS FUNNY,SO HOBBIT 1 YOU WANT THE NAZI'S THEY WOULD COME AND KILL YOU FOR SAYING WHAT YOU SAID IN THIS THANK GOD YOU LIVE HERE GWB AND ALL.SOME LOST THERE ENTIRE FAMILY TO HITLERS WILL I HOPE YOU WEREN'T ONE I DO KNOW SOME THAT WERE

Posted by hucksboat (anonymous) on January 4, 2009 at 7:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Amazing performance. She was singing for all of us....we need more beauty such as this in our world.

Posted by momof2 (anonymous) on January 4, 2009 at 8:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Two things I want to say one is that this child is beautiful and obviously quite talented. The other is (in my opinion) I see no need to allow comments to be posted that ruin the experience that was intended.

Posted by mkorinko (anonymous) on January 6, 2009 at 7:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The little girl is very talented and articulate for a 4-year old. To have been able to memorize a whole song with note changes is wonderful. She is singing to all who attended the tree lighting ceremony; not just one. Thanks to the invention of the internet, I too was able to appreciate her talent. Well done!

Posted by mbuergo (anonymous) on January 6, 2009 at 4:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kaitlyn Maher was also on this past years America's Got Talent 2008 NYC.

Posted by j5921 (anonymous) on January 6, 2009 at 10:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What a wonderful little girl... She is a GIFT we ALL can SHARE!!! As for some of you and you "Posts" on this issue, there shouldn't be an issue, just a WONDERFUL little girl singing her HEART out for ALL to see and HEAR...

Bob Schnebly

Posted by StarLyrara (anonymous) on January 7, 2009 at 10:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This is a wonderful thing this little girl did.People should listen to the words that are being song and listen to the song again an really listen to the words.God love you and bless all of you. Merry Christmas

Posted by aej1428 (anonymous) on January 7, 2009 at 1:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It's always very interesting to me that those who yell the loudest for tolerance and freedom are often also the most intolerant when someone disagrees with them. Other people just like to play the devil's advocate.
This little girl is very sweet. I enjoyed listening to her sing.

Posted by milehighottleys (anonymous) on January 7, 2009 at 4:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I saw her on America's Got Talent, too. My whole family & coworkers were amazed that she could remember the words & tune to all the songs. You cannot look & listen to her without smiling! Just to look at her precious little face & hear her makes me feel happy!!

Posted by redhead_459 (anonymous) on January 7, 2009 at 7:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

WHAT A SHAME THAT THIS WONDERFUL LITTLE GIRL HAD NEGATIVE REMARKS.
SHE HAS A BEAUTIFUL GIFT OF A VOICE SO SWEET IT TOUCHED MY HEART. IT IS THE DATE MY MOM DIED IN 1949 AND IT WAS A MIRACLE FOR ME.
GOD BLESS HER AND AMERICA.
DOLORES

Posted by doloresmorgan75 (anonymous) on January 9, 2009 at 6:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I simply cannot access this site. Any suggestions? I have a Mac. I sent it to my friend in Florida and she cannot access it either. Help!

Posted by meghd (anonymous) on January 9, 2009 at 8:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

She is an extremely cute, innocent child with a beautiful voice singing a beautiful text. While I commend her, I worry. A professional classical music vocalist and college professor, I hear a technique which is not natural for a child her age. In other words, she very possibly has a teacher who is having her manufacture a vibrato which is much too wide, even for an older child, and is approaching a "wobble": something exhibited by singers who have a worn out vocal apparatus due to a variety of factors. This could eventually lead to vocal fold polyps or nodules. Much of her song features a free, pure sound, indicative of a natural beauty that should be allowed to remain that way, rather than being forced to sound much older than she is. She is a doll with real talent, and I would hate to see her end up following the path which Charlotte Church ended up on and has faded into obscurity.

Posted by mar10r2000 (anonymous) on January 9, 2009 at 9:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Saw this child singing on America's Got Talent, too bad it wasn't America's Kids Got talent, she would have had a better chance of taking it all! It's pathetic that somebody has to find fault and make a comparison to her singing to politics. Yes, you have your right of opinion, but did your mother ever teach you that if you couldn't say something nice don't say it!!!

Posted by naarjocb (anonymous) on January 10, 2009 at 4:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Some people obviously have nothing better to do than criticize a little girl. It is not about politics or political parties. It is about a 4 year old with enough confidence to get up in front of a huge crowd and sing her little heart out. All you negative folks, so drink some more eggnog and fall asleep.

Posted by westhop (anonymous) on January 10, 2009 at 9:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TIHS LITTLE ANGEL IS EXACTLY PERFECT AT 4 YRS OLD WITH, YES, ENOUGH CONFIDENCE TO SING FOR EVERYONE AND THE PRESIDENT - HER TALENT IS A BLESSING TO EVERYONE THAT HEARS HER - more people should just listen and stop thinking up stuff 'ENJOY THE MOMENT, YOU MIGHT NEVER GET ANOTHER' .... Thanks Be To My/Your God - :)

Posted by amgdiva (anonymous) on January 12, 2009 at 8:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This girl is indeed a sweet angel who has talent. She is the only one who needs to be commented about here. What has happened to our hearts as people. Most negative comments don't even have correct spelling or grammer in them. Makes me wonder who's on the other end.
Darrell

Posted by lisagingles (anonymous) on January 12, 2009 at 12:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What a precious little girl. I hope the whole whole world hears her message!

Posted by laurilove1 (anonymous) on January 12, 2009 at 2:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This little girl is very courageous. Here voice is so sweet and innocent. God Bless Her.

Posted by sandywarner1128 (anonymous) on January 15, 2009 at 3:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hobbitt writes...The Von Trap family refused to sing for Hitler, this little girl's parents must be Bush Nazis, or just naive. I wonder if she will learn to sing in Swahili for next year's Kenyan Christmas at the non-citizen Obama White House?
Hey, Hobbitt....Have you paid your ACLU dues?
It's sad that everyone doesn't do this on Christmas, Thank God, for her ability,
Thank God! ! ! and....
God Bless Our America

Posted by searchin4it2 (anonymous) on January 18, 2009 at 2:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

WOW, I can not believe all this political nonsense about a 4 year old singing about Christmas re the birth of Jesus.

Definitely some of you need to go to a group and vent your anger cause it cannot be at her!

Posted by shrnhou (anonymous) on January 19, 2009 at 1:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hooray for westhop - makes senses to me!

Posted by shrnhou (anonymous) on January 19, 2009 at 1:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The thing that so amazes me, being a composer, arranger and performer as an avocation, is the almost perfect intonation - so uncommon for one as young as four to be so in-tune with the accompanying instruments. Having heard adults sing, and "make it work" with a slow vibrato, I was reminded of this from this child. I have listened to this video over and over - if not for anything else, to remind myself with a tingle down my back, that innocence (like hope) though frail is hard to kill. Many kudos for little Miss Maher, and may she receive formal training and grow into an inspiring adult vocalist. As for those who bring their hatred of Bush into this matter, you are like lightning repeatedly striking what Bush has been before he did anything as US President - a LIGHTNING ROD. Though far from perfect in his presidency, I have watched you people insult and hound him for no reason, and all the more when reasons seemed to materialize justifying it. But preceding all this - the very heart of the matter - is your hatred of Bush which becomes quite evident as you drag your anti-Bush garbage into the matter of this sweet young girl. You armchair quarterbacks of the Presidency need to GET A LIFE!!!

Posted by synthman0 (anonymous) on January 21, 2009 at 1:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I too have seen this little girl on TV. She is great. I enjoyed listening to her and the little boy that also sang on the show. She was very easy to listen too and understand, I did notice the shaking in her voice, but you have to take into consideration how cold it was out there. Look at the people wearing coats.
I think it was great for her to be able to sing for President Bush, what an Honor. President Bush deserves respect, he has done things for our safety, and chose to do them with his heart. He may not be the best speaker, but he has always been easy to understand as was Reagan. I have already experienced not being able to quite understand all of what Obama is saying.
It does a persons heart good to see or hear the talent that these young people share with us. God Bless her family for sharing her talent with us. I feel blessed to be able to listen to Kaitlyn Maher.

Posted by dspcgh0308 (anonymous) on January 23, 2009 at 10:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

THIS LITTLE GIRL IS REMARKABLE. SHE WILL KEEP IT WHOLESOME AS LONG AS HER PARENTS DO THE SAME. CHILDREN LEARN FROM THEIR PEERS. IF HER MOM TEACHES HER WHILE SHES YOUNG, THAT SHE DOESN'T NEED MAKEUP TO BE BEAUTIFUL, SHE WILL NOT PUT A BUNCH ON. BEAUTY IS ONLY SKIN DEEP, BUT UGLY IS TO THE BONE. HER PERSONALITY WILL GET HER FAR IN THIS WORLD, AS LONG AS IT IS A GOOD ONE.

Posted by J83350 (anonymous) on January 27, 2009 at 9:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Most of you are making this about politics, and/or that idiot calling himself hobbit1. Just ignore all this and keep it about this little girl. It takes alot of courage to get up in front of all these people and sing. Hopefully she doesn't turn out like Miley Cyrus, all big headed and stuck on herself.

Posted by J83350 (anonymous) on January 27, 2009 at 9:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I first heard part of that song in "Good Morning Vietnam" sung by a great man of different color than myself and it brought a tear then as it did again now, almost forty years latter. Thank you Kaitlyn for reminding me why I was willing to die for this great country. Your beauty and childlike innocence is a Blessing to all of us from God.

Posted by jmike911 (anonymous) on February 3, 2009 at 9:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

How can you sit and listen to this raw talented 4yr.old child sing to put a smile on someones face. And sit and scoffe and try to make it political.SHAME ON YA'LL .DON'T HATE. OR JUDGE. JUDGE NOT LEAST YE BE JUDGED. WHEN YOU POINT FINGERS LOOK AT THE THREE POINTING BACK AT YOU. THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE. KATHY

Posted by cowboysmommie (anonymous) on February 14, 2009 at 2:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)