Holly Connor Is Blind, Autistic, and Inspiring Others: “Music Is My Superpower”

Holly Connor has always stood out from the crowd. At 2 years old, the age many little ones are just starting to bop along to the beat of a song, Connor could play any tune by ear on the piano. By 3, she was matching notes with perfect pitch. And at 4, she surprised her parents by belting out a Lisa Loeb track with full vibrato. Connor was also born blind, and she was diagnosed with autism as a toddler.
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Fast forward to today, and the 20-year-old has over 100 performances under her belt, taking to the stage in plays, musicals, operas, revues, and more. She’s sung the national anthem at a number of sporting events, including a Chicago White Sox game last summer, and she recently sang a selection of songs and accompanied herself on piano at the Missouri History Museum.
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“Music is my superpower,” Connor told Nice News, adding: “Performing has always made me very, very happy.” Listen to Connor sing and read more of her story, including how she’s helping others unlock the same joy that she derives through music and self-expression.