The O’donnells Wow Judges With “Edge Of Glory” And 3-Year-Old Amy Steals The Spotlight
When the O’Donnells, an Aussie family band, took the stage on The Voice, the spotlight unexpectedly fell on little 3-year-old Amy O’Donnell. As soon as she stepped into view, the crowd couldn’t help but erupt in an “aww”-filled chorus, but that was just the beginning.
The O’Donnell family band is a true powerhouse of talent, made up of husband and wife John (59) and Wendy (57), their adult children John (28), Jacqui (27), and Katelyn (23), plus their young grandkids Johnny (8) and Amy (3). The seven-piece band immediately showcased their incredible talent, flipping Lady Gaga’s “Edge of Glory” into a captivating bluegrass version.
Don’t miss their performance in the video below, which has racked up an impressive 4.4 million views:
All seven members harmonized seamlessly, creating a vocal blend that was nothing short of spectacular. With the judges’ backs to the stage, they were left guessing until the powerful combination of sweet harmonies and expert instrumentals filled the air.
The family didn’t stop at singing—they added a rich layer of instruments, with banjo, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, and mandolin elevating the performance. Jacqui kicked things off with a breathtaking lead vocal, while Katelyn and Wendy added depth with their harmonies. Patriarch John impressed with his banjo skills, bringing a lively picking melody that pushed the folk-inspired arrangement forward.
The performance received good feedback from audiences around the world. One commented, “This family was absolutely astounding! Beautiful people, stunning vocals, amazing harmonies, ridiculously good instrument playing and of course the absolute cuteness factor of the youngsters helps as well! And to top it off, they have the perfect coach!”
Another especially complemented little Amy, “Beautiful performance from the O’Donnells turning that Lady Gaga song into gospel bluegrass. Amy is so cute. Amy steals my heart and I am just surprised that she remembered her line in the song.”