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HAMMER: That is 9-year-old Annelise Forbes, singing "Let It Go" from the blockbuster animated film, "Frozen." That`s right, she is just 9 years old. This is a little girl with a very big future ahead of her. So she has been recording an annual Christmas album with the help of her uncle Jesse for family and friends over the years. It`s her tradition. But it`s this rendition of "Let It Go" that has gone viral. Let`s bring her in. Annelise, and there she is, along with her mom, Tamara, via Skype from Ontario, Canada. First of all, ladies, I imagine it has to be pretty frozen up there in Ontario right now?
TAMARA FORBES, MOTHER: Yes, it is about minus 20 today, Celsius.
HAMMER: Celsius, you guys speak that whole different temperature reading situation. Annelise, we are all extraordinarily impressed with you and your voice. Please tell me how the idea of recording this particular song, "Let It Go," came about for you?
ANNELISE FORBES, 9 YEARS OLD: Well, I really like the song. And I figured that if I -- I knew the words, I could try and sing it. So I sang it for the album.
HAMMER: Well, that was a pretty smart idea. I imagine you have seen the movie "Frozen," right?
A. FORBES: Uh-huh.
HAMMER: How many times have you seen it?
A. FORBES: I have seen it -- twice.
HAMMER: You have seen it twice. You have plans to go back and see it again?
A. FORBES: Yes, two more times.
HAMMER: Two more times. You already figured that out. So Mom, is that okay? Obviously now I imagine when Annelise goes to see this movie, and if you are along, it takes on a whole different meaning for you guys?
T. FORBES: It absolutely does. This is very unexpected for us. And it is very exciting as well. So we are happy to take her back to see it. Perhaps one more time as well. Yes. It`s been very special.
HAMMER: It sounds like two more times you`re going to have to do that. But we are very happy to play some more of Annelise singing the song "Let it Go," if we can have that, Charles?
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HAMMER: All right, Annelise, do you see how proud your mom is? I was watching her looking at you, while we were listening to you sing there. You get how proud she is, right?
A. FORBES: Uh-huh.
HAMMER: So let me make this clear to everybody. You are 9 years old. You are obviously going to school. You love to sing. And now everybody is getting to know your name, because you sing so beautifully. What does that feel like? Do your friends come up to you and want to talk to you more? You are a little more famous now?
A. FORBES: Yes, it feels, really, really, really nice. And at the same time, it feels overwhelming.
HAMMER: Yes, I`m sure it does. You just keep a straight head about it all. Don`t, you know, don`t get too high and mighty. I don`t think that will be a problem, tomorrow, right?
When did you know that--
T. FORBES: Not a problem.
HAMMER: When did you know your daughter had such an amazing voice?
T. FORBES: Sorry, what was that?
HAMMER: When did you know that she had such an amazing voice?
T. FORBES: Well, Annelise just sings constantly around the house, ever since she was little.
A. FORBES: Ever since I was 2 or 3.
T. FORBES: Yes. 2 or 3, she would sing constantly. I always thought she sounded quite good. Maybe that`s because neither my husband and I can`t carry a tune. So, by comparison, I always thought she sounded wonderful. But now that I see the way she has developed, it`s just remarkable. We are so proud of her.
HAMMER: And the reaction she`s getting. Well, thank you for sharing her. Annelise, thank you for sharing your voice with us. It`s great to talk to you guys. Appreciate you being here.
T. FORBES: Thanks so much.
HAMMER: You`re welcome.