Who is Bryan Olesen? 'The Voice' Season 25 fans upset as singer misses out on four chair-turns despite amazing performance
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Nebraska native Bryan Olesen wowed the coaches on 'The Voice' Season 25 with his rendition of One Republic's hit song 'Love Runs Out', showcasing his incredible vocal talent and strong stage presence.
During the latest episode of the singing reality show, Bryan, a seasoned musician and avid guitarist, who has been rocking the stage for many years stunned the fans as well as the judges.
In a matter of mere seconds, the panel of coaches comprising John Legend, Reba McEntire, and Dan and Shay were captivated by the exceptional singing of Bryan. Accordingly, they all swiftly rotated their chairs in recognition of the remarkable talent before them.
Even though Bryan's performance was exceptional, he only received a three-chair turn as Chance the Rapper chose not to turn his chair for him.
Soon after, fans on Instagram expressed that Bryan deserved a four-chair turn.
One user commented, "Should've been the Four Chair turn. Bryan Olsen for the win. And he looks so good too." Another user added, "It's def a four turned chair. Seemed like Chance low key was intimidated by the performers ability." Followed by a user who penned, "Why you not turn around Chase!! He was so good."
X users also joined the party, with one stating, "Amazing!" Another user echoed the same sentiments and said, "This is awesome! Let's go."
Why did Chance the Rapper not turn his chair for Bryan Olesen during 'The Voice' Season 25?
Bryan's performance seemingly failed to leave a lasting impression on Chance the Rapper, resulting in the latter's choice to abstain from rotating his chair in response to Bryan's performance.
Despite not turning his chair, Chance told him, “I thought it was an awesome vocal performance. I didn’t get to see you. I wish I had because when I turned around, the mic stand was on the ground.”
Soon after, John chimed in, and said, “You should have seen it, Chance. You should have pushed just to watch it.”
Chance went on to say, “I’m glad that you’re on the show and I’m excited to watch these guys fight it out over you.”
Then, Reba said, “I turned because that was a performance I felt without seeing anything. When I did turn around, the package was complete. You were absolutely incredible. I loved the song, I love your style, the pitch, everything was great. The tone, your attitude. Your dance moves. Way to go.”
“Bryan, do you know what you just did right now?” John added.
Bryan replied, “I’m still soaking it in. You guys are looking at me and I’m freakin’ out!”
John raved over Bryan's performance and said, "I want you to know how great that performance was. It was the best audition we’ve seen.”
'The Voice' star Bryan Olesen introduces daughter Jaden to judges after Blind Audition
At one point, Bryan Olesen was joined by his daughter, Jaden on the 'American Idol' stage.
John said, "Bring her out."
'The Voice' judge added, “Bryan, I would like to help you navigate this show. This is my ninth season and I feel like I’ve gotten good at helping artists figure out what their passion is, the kinds of songs that will best help them express themselves, and then how to help them plan out their performances."
John continued, "You truly look like a superstar. One comparison I thought of was Bono. Not because you sound exactly like him but because of the way that you carried yourself, and your range, and you have so much chops. Everything that you need to be a great superstar. I would love to be your coach. We are lucky to have you on The Voice.”
Then, Shay said, “I absolutely thought we were getting punked and somebody famous was standing there. Your voice is next level. You should be sitting here [indicating his red chair].”
Dan added, "The performance was so incredible. The beginning of it was so tender and chill and then it kicked in and it was full-on rock star mode. We hit that button immediately…”
Is 'The Voice' contestant Bryan Olesen in a band?
Currently, Bryan Olesen is a member of a Christian band called VOTA, which now consists of two members including John Wooten. Together, they have produced a plethora of music albums.
In a 2015 interview, Bryan shared his passion for using music as a tool for spreading the message of faith and hope. This passion initially led him to establish the Christian band Casting Pearls in the late 1990s, before eventually transitioning to VOTA.
However, the journey to pursue music as a full-time career was not an easy one for Bryan. It wasn't until he received a life-changing opportunity that his dreams started to become a reality. This opportunity came in the form of an invitation to join the highly acclaimed Christian band Newsboys as their lead guitarist.
In addition to showcasing his exceptional guitar skills, Bryan also contributed his melodic voice to the group's harmonious background vocals. This incredible offer marked a turning point in his musical journey, propelling him towards a successful and fulfilling career in the music industry.
In September 2003, Bryan made the bold decision to leave his typical 9-5 job behind and embark on a new journey with the Newsboys. He wasted no time in hitting the road with the group, spending the next few years touring across the country and even venturing to different parts of the world.
'The Voice' Season 25 airs at 8 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays on NBC. The latest episodes are available on Peacock on demand the next day. The streaming site also includes entire episodes from the show's prior seasons.