'The Voice' Season 25: Internet prefers Bryan Olesen's duet with John Legend over his finale performance

Bryan Olesen and John Legend performed Joe Bonamassa's version of 'Feelin' Good'
UPDATED MAY 22, 2024
'The Voice' fans praise Bryan Olesen's duet with coach John Legend ahead of Season 25 results (@nbc)
'The Voice' fans praise Bryan Olesen's duet with coach John Legend ahead of Season 25 results (@nbc)

UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA: Bryan Olesen performed gritty renditions of George Michael's 'Freedom! '90' and Benson Boone's 'Beautiful Things' as his final solo performances on May 20. Nevertheless, spectators can't help but compliment the act for his last performance when the 'The Voice' Season 25 finalist reunited with his coach, John Legend.

Together with John, the former Newsboys guitarist wrapped out his Voice career on a positive note. The two had a beautiful bluesy version of 'Feeling Good', their deep vocals harmonizing flawlessly.



 

On Reddit, fans wrote following the performance, "bryan is so much better when singing a duet. rolling in the deep with nathan & feeling good with john both being his best performances." 

Viewers who are more impressed with his duet with John over his own finale act wrote on X, "Bryan should’ve sang that last night instead of George Michael. WOW." Another person chimed in, "I knew John and Bryan were going to be good!"



 



 

One user further wrote, "Bryan should have sung that last night!" Another added, "John and Bryan are lowkey eating this up."



 



 

Who is Bryan Olesen in 'The Voice' Season 25?

Bryan is a Connecticut-born singer and musician. Bryan was a founding member of Casting Pearls, the Christian rock group​ that later changed its name to VOTA.

In addition, from February 2004 until January 2006, he was a lead guitarist and backup vocalist for the band Newsboys.

Bryan Olesen won Instant Save on 'The Voice' Season 25 (X/@nbcthevoice)
'The Voice' Season 25 finalist Bryan Olesen hails from Connecticut (X/@nbcthevoice)

Why did 'The Voice' Season 25 finalist Bryan Olesen leave Newsboys?

When Jody Davis, the guitarist for Newsboys, had a sick daughter, Bryan was first called in to take her place. After almost two years with the group, he left to concentrate on his band VOTA (formerly Casting Pearls).

'The Voice' contestant Bryan Olesen performs 'Freedom! 90' for his second performance of the night (X/@nbcthevoice)
'The Voice' Season 25 finalist Bryan Olesen performs was the guitarist of Newsboys (X/@nbcthevoice)

Is 'The Voice' Season 25 finalist Bryan Olesen married?

Since 1997, Bryan and Jennifer Hines have been married. Three children total—two sons, Myles and Liam, born in 2002 and 2004, respectively—and a daughter, Jadyn, born in 2001, make up Bryan and Jennifer's family.

'The Voice' Season 25 finalist Bryan Olesen shares three children with wife Jen Olesen (Instagram/jadynolesen)
'The Voice' Season 25 finalist Bryan Olesen shares three children with wife Jen Olesen (Instagram/@jadynolesen)
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