Zhane Taylor-Watson

Zhane sang Friday night at the annual tree lighting ceremony at the National Harbor. The Make-a-Wish Foundation arranged for the 12-year-old Lorton resident, who was diagnosed before birth with sickle-cell anemia, to kick off the holiday season and grant her “wish” to meet with a famous recording producer. When did you first start singing and realize that you had talent?

I’ve been singing since I was 3 years old. I used to have this Barbie radio and I used to sing into the microphone, and as I’ve grown up I’ve gotten better and people told me I was good. I usually practice with the Washington Performing Arts and also the Shiloh Baptist Church in Lorton.