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Jadyn Olesen said she gained confidence appearing on Season 27 of NBC's "The Voice," where she finished fifth.

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During the "The Voice" finale on Tuesday, Michael Bublé (left) and Jadyn Olesen performed Sonny and Cher’s “I Got You Babe.” Olesen of Lincoln, who was coached by Bublé, finished fifth.

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During the "The Voice" finale on Tuesday, Michael Bublé (left) and Jadyn Olesen performed Sonny and Cher’s “I Got You Babe.” Olesen of Lincoln, who was coached by Bublé, finished fifth.

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Jadyn Olesen of Lincoln said she gained confidence appearing on Season 27 of NBC's "The Voice," where she finished fifth.

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During the "The Voice" finale on Tuesday, Michael Bublé (left) and Jadyn Olesen performed Sonny and Cher’s “I Got You Babe.” Olesen of Lincoln, who was coached by Bublé, finished fifth.

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Jadyn Cree and Michael Bublé perform Sonny and Cher's "I Got You Babe" during The Voice Live Finale.

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Coach Michael Bublé (front) encouraged Jadyn Olesen to embrace her own style as she competed on "The Voice," she said.

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Photos: Jadyn Olesen's journey on 'The Voice'

Bryan Olesen (right) embraces his daughter Jadyn as they perform with her band AM/FM during a watch party at the Bourbon Theatre for Bryan Olesen's appearance on "The Voice" on April 22, 2024.

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Bryan Olesen and his daughter Jadyn perform with her band AM/FM during The Voice Watch Party Hometown Celebration on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Bourbon Theatre.

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Bryan Olesen (right) and his daughter Jadyn perform with her band AM/FM during "The Voice Watch Party: Hometown Celebration" on Monday at the Bourbon Theatre. 

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Jadyn Olesen stands on the "The Voice" stage, where she performed Paramore's "Still Into You" for her blind audition on the NBC singing competition that aired Monday.

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THE VOICE -- "The Blind Auditions Season Premiere" Episode 2701 -- Pictured: Jadyn Cree -- (Photo by: Christine Bartolucci/NBC)

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Jadyn Olesen performs on "The Voice" during pre-recorded blind auditions that aired Monday.

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Braxton Garza (left) and Jadyn Olesen listen to the coaches during a pre-recorded episode of "The Voice" on NBC that aired Monday.

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From left, Jadyn Olesen Braxton Garza, Cynthia Erivo, Michael Bublé on The Voice. 

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Jadyn Olesen competes during the battle round on "The Voice."

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Jadyn Olesen for The Knockouts in The Voice. 

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Jadyn Olesen (left) and Kameron Jaso in The Voice. 

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Jadyn Olesen performs during the knockout round of "The Voice," which aired Monday.

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Jadyn Olesen (center) embraces Olive Brethouwer (left) and Violet Brethouwer (right) after her performance on Monday at the Railyard in Lincoln. Violet considers Olesen her hero, and even cut her hair to resemble the singer’s.

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Jadyn Olesen sings cover songs with her band AM/FM on Monday at the Railyard in Lincoln.

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Jadyn Olesen performs with her band AM/FM on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Railyard in Lincoln.

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Jadyn Olesen performs with her band AM/FM on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Railyard in Lincoln.

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Jadyn Olesen performs with her band AM/FM on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Railyard in Lincoln.

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Fans line up outside the Bourbon Theatre ahead of a watch party for Jadyn Olesen's latest appearance on "The Voice" on Monday. Olesen performs under the stage name, Jadyn Cree.

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Jadyn Olesen in The Voice playoffs. NBC

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Fans watch "The Voice" in support of Jadyn Olesen on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Bourbon Theatre in Lincoln.

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Jadyn Olesen performs in the knockout round of "The Voice" in an episode that aired Monday.

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Jadyn Olesen in The Voice playoffs. NBC

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Jadyn Olesen in The Voice playoffs. NBC

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Jadyn Olesen (left) and Carson Daly in The Voice playoffs. NBC

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Supporters face time Jadyn Olesen to congratulate her on advancing to the live shows of "The Voice" on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Bourbon Theatre in Lincoln.

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Jadyn Olesen in ‘The Voice’ semifinals.

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Jadyn Olesen performs in the live semifinals of "The Voice" on Monday.

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Jadyn Olesen performs Selena Gomez's “Lose You to Love Me" in the 27th season finale of "The Voice."

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Jadyn Olesen performs Selena Gomez's “Lose You to Love Me" in the 27th season finale of "The Voice."

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Jadyn Olesen performs Dexys Midnight Runners’ “Come On Eileen" for the finale of "The Voice."

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(From left) Jadyn Olesen, Adam David, Lucia Flores-Wiseman, Jaelen Johnston and Renzo performing in "The Voice."

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During the "The Voice" finale on Tuesday, Michael Bublé (left) and Jadyn Olesen performed Sonny and Cher’s “I Got You Babe.” Olesen of Lincoln, who was coached by Bublé, finished fifth.

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Michael Buble (left) and Jadyn Cree perform in "The Voice" on Tuesday.

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