Stephanie Ferrett has achieved remarkable fame with her “Hey Mom” videos. These videos show her kids asking her to sing as she goes about her daily chores at home. Social media has opened up new opportunities for her, even leading to the creation of an album this year. Ferrett shares her journey and the lessons she's learned about music and love.

Discover how Stephanie Ferrett's family and music led to viral stardom.

Early Musical Roots

Stephanie Ferrett has been a singer since childhood. She fondly recalls singing with her four sisters and brother. "We grew up in a musical home with the theater bug. Someone was always in a play," she says. Her dad and sisters would do theater, while she would shine in elementary school talent shows and local fairs.As she grew her own family, the love of music continued. She's mom to a 5-year-old, an 8-year-old, and twin 11-year-olds. "I make up jingles. Everyone knows that when I hear a quote, I'll make a little song about it," she shares. "I'm always singing, and it's starting to rub off on my kids too."

Favorite Divas and Influences

When it comes to favorites, Ferrett is a fan of the divas. Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and Céline Dion are some of her heroes. "I grew up singing Céline Dion. She taught me how to sing. I used to sing her albums, cover to cover," she recalls. "I would stare in the mirror and sing all day long. I was the baby, so I had to be louder to get noticed."

Social Media Journey and Breakthroughs

In 2021, the “Hey Mom” videos started gaining traction. Ferrett had been sharing online for a long time. She started a YouTube channel years ago and did some Tyler Perry stage plays in 2009. After doing “I Can See Your Voice” in 2024, her videos took off.The appearance on the show led to more work on social media. She connected with interesting people like actress Halle Berry. "I finished an album this year called Bloom with Van Hunt. She discovered me through my ‘Hey Mom’ videos. It was a crazy part of my life that started and ended quickly," she shares.

Family's Role and Future Plans

Ferrett's older kids are excited about her viral success. "They love YouTube and things like that. They joke about getting a shout out in my videos. It's a family affair. We're all in this together," she says.She continues to promote the album but is open to where the journey will take her. "It made me realize that fame means nothing without family and religion. I'm grateful for the opportunities and hope to support my family. If it doesn't happen, that's okay too. I'm leaving it in God's hands," she adds.