What started as an impromptu song on the morning announcements at Bates Elementary School has led to international fame and stardom for Louisville’s D’Corey Johnson.

Since his video singing the national anthem went viral two years ago, the now 11-year-old D’Corey Johnson has secured a spot touring in Dionne Warwick’s Hits the Musical; performed the national anthem at the Daytona 500, several NFL games, and Churchill Downs; and most recently competed on America’s Got Talent.

It all started at the Louisville Central Community Center. We take a look inside the West End program that is helping cultivate some of the best talent in Louisville. 

Inside Louisville 
KET Sunday, Sept. 3 • Noon/11 am
KET2 Monday, Sept. 4 • 7/6 pm
Watch on-demand at KET.org and on the PBS app

Inside Louisville, hosted by Kelsey Starks, is a KET production that features conversations with Louisville’s biggest newsmakers and personalities, celebrating the people, places and traditions that make the River City such a vibrant and diverse community. The half-hour weekly program also features stories that explore Kentucky’s largest city, spotlighting its neighborhoods, nightlife and noteworthy attractions.

For behind-the-scenes footage and photographs, be sure to follow Inside Louisville’s Instagram feed at Instagram.com/KETinLou.

KET is Kentucky’s largest classroom, where learning comes to life for more than two million people each week via television, online and mobile. Learn more about Kentucky’s preeminent public media organization at KET.org, on Twitter @KET and at facebook.com/KET.