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Terry Fator Pays Tribute to Jimmy Buffett with ‘Margaritaville’ Performance

Terry Fator on the 'America's Got Talent' red carpetPhoto by Kevin Winter/Getty Images

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Renowned ventriloquist and entertainer Terry Fator recently posted a heartwarming tribute video to the late Jimmy Buffett on his YouTube channel. The video features a puppet character lookalike who joins Fator in performing Buffett’s iconic song, “Margaritaville.”


Terry Fator Sings “Margaritaville” With a Jimmy Buffett Puppet

The video begins with a playful exchange between Fator and his puppet character, Jimmy Buffet (pronounced Buh-Fay), a clever play on words. Fator humorously questions Buffet’s identity, as the email he received claimed to be from Buffett himself. Buffet quickly clarifies that he is, in fact, “Jimmy Buffett,” leading to a light-hearted banter about the pronunciation of their names.

Once the confusion is resolved, Fator and Buffett launch into their rendition of “Margaritaville.” Fator’s exceptional ventriloquism skills bring Buffet to life as they then sing the classic song together. Fator’s flawless impersonation captures both the laid-back and tropical vibe that Buffett’s music is known for, making it a fitting tribute to the legendary musician.

As they sing, the viewers can’t help but praise the performance, reminiscing about the music and spirit of Buffett. The performance of “Margaritaville” is almost flawless, evoking images of sandy beaches, tropical drinks, and carefree days.


As the performance concludes, Fator and Buffet receive applause from their virtual audience. Fator’s genuine admiration for Buffett shines through, and he expresses his delight at how well the tribute went. The video also captures an endearing moment when Fator mentions sending the video to his kids, prompting Buffet to reveal their amusing names, “6.99 and All You Can Eat.”

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Terry Fator Kicks Off Oktoberfest 2023

While Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas kicked off its annual Oktoberfest celebration with a bang, the party is far from over. The renowned German/Bavarian beer hall and restaurant welcomed America’s Got Talent winner and New York-New York Hotel & Casino headliner, Fator, to the stage alongside his famous puppet, Winston the Impersonating Turtle.

On Friday, September 8, Fator, known for his incredible ventriloquism skills and uncanny impersonations, took on a new role as the season’s first official keg tapper. Fator’s appearance at Oktoberfest added an extra layer of entertainment to an already lively event, and his fans could not be happier to see him step into this traditional Bavarian role.


With Oktoberfest running through Tuesday, October 31, there are plenty of opportunities for visitors to experience the excitement and revelry that Fator and others have brought to this iconic celebration.

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