Bryan Olesen captivated The Voice viewers during season 25. The former Newsboys guitarist made an impressive run with Team John Legend, ultimately finishing third behind winner Asher HaVon and runner-up Josh Sanders. Although he didn’t walk away with the crown, Olesen delighted viewers when his daughter, Jadyn, joined him onstage for a sweet duet of Corinne Bailey Rae’s “Put Your Records On.” Now, Jadyn Cree Olesen has returned to claim her own time in the spotlight. And she’s looking like a serious contender.
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Jadyn Cree Auditions for ‘The Voice’
One year after her father, Bryan Olesen, nearly won The Voice, Jadyn Cree returned to make her mark. The 23-year-old soared during Sunday’s (Feb. 3) season 27 premiere with a rendition of Paramore’s “Still Into You.”
One viewer praised her “infectious energy, writing, “She had a lightness to her voice but pulled out those power notes with ease. This was fresh and sweet. And she’s Bryan Olesen’s daughter.”
Jadyn Cree with such infectious energy, working the stage. She had a lightness to her voice but pulled out those power notes with ease. This was fresh and sweet. And she's Bryan Oleson's daughter. #TheVoice #VoicePremiere
— Robert Anton (@SoUWanaBaSinger) February 4, 2025
Jadyn earned chair turns from defending champ Michael Bublé and first-time coach Kelsea Ballerini. Although Ballerini called her voice “pure,” Bublé played the dad card, which ultimately gave him the advantage.
With his unassuming demeanor and killer pipes, Jadyn’s father became an instant fan favorite on season 25. Two seasons later, his daughter seems poised to follow in his footsteps. “Jadyn is so cool!!! such a lovely personality,” one fan wrote on X/Twitter.
Jadyn is so cool!!! such a lovely personality #TheVoice
— gaby ౨ৎ (@jonahsdove) February 4, 2025
Bryan Olesen Is One Proud Dad
When Jadyn Cree Olesen announced on social media that she was auditioning for season 27 of The Voice, her father couldn’t hold back his pride. “So proud of you sweetheart! Can’t wait to see your journey unfold!! Love you!!” Bryan Olesen commented on the post.
The 51-year-old Nebraskan then headed to his own page to gush further, sharing a sweet picture of himself holding baby Jadyn.
Just when I thought this crazy wonderful ride on The Voice couldn’t get any better!!! I can’t even begin to describe how this makes me feel,” he wrote in the caption. “I’m so proud of my girl for just leaning in and embracing this opportunity.”
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