Jolan

Jolan Gidney-Craigen (born 12 November 1993),

Early life Jolan Gidney-Craigen was born on 12 November 1993 in Bolton, England.

Career 2014–16: The Voice UK Jolan had previously performed a blind audition in the third series of The Voice UK, singing Labrinth and Emeli Sandé's "Beneath Your Beautiful", but failed to make any of the coaches turn for him and he was therefore eliminated straight away. In 2016, he auditioned again, performing Terence Trent D'Arby's "Wishing Well". Three out of the four coaches – Boy George, Paloma Faith and Ricky Wilson – turned for him and he elected to join Team Ricky. He went on to reach the final where he was defeated by Kevin Simm, who was also on Wilson's team.

The Voice UK 2016 performances and results Show Song choice Original artist Result Audition "Wishing Well" Terence Trent D'Arby Advanced; joined Ricky Wilson's team Battle Rounds "Beat Surrender" (against Efe Udugba) The Jam Won the battle; advanced Knockouts "Never Tear Us Apart" INXS Advanced Live Show 1 "Yes" McAlmont & Butler Advanced Live Show 2 "Purple Rain" Prince Advanced "The Power of Love" (with Ricky Wilson and Kevin Simm) Huey Lewis and the News Live Show 3 "Heard It Through The Grapevine" Marvin Gaye Runner-up "Are You Gonna Go My Way" (with Ricky Wilson) Lenny Kravitz "All You Good Friends" Kevin Simm

2016–: Later career Following The Voice UK, Jolan announced that he would be continuing his music career and had gone out to find a record label.