Brendan Coulter Biography
Brendan Coulter is an American singer-songwriter and actor competing on The Voice Season 30. The 27-year-old Ohio native studied musical theatre at Elon University before pursuing professional acting and music.
He joined Team Riley after performing Jelly Roll’s “Liar” during his Blind Audition.
Outside The Voice, Brendan has released original music, appeared on CBS’s FBI: Most Wanted and performed in stage productions. He is married to actress and singer Anna Hertel, a performer with the North American tour of SIX.
Who Is Brendan Coulter?
Brendan Coulter is a singer-songwriter and actor originally from Sylvania, Ohio.
His artistic background combines music and theater. Brendan grew up around music, later studied musical theatre in college and has worked professionally in both acting and songwriting.
His original music leans toward folk and indie pop, combining the singer-songwriter approach of artists such as Ed Sheeran and Ben Rector with his musical-theater training.
Brendan Coulter Age
Brendan is 27 years old during The Voice Season 30.
Early Life and Father
Music was part of Brendan’s childhood. He has described one of his earliest musical memories as singing Maroon 5’s “She Will Be Loved” with his father’s band when he was around 11. His father also taught him some of his first guitar chords.
Brendan participated in community and high-school theater while growing up, laying the foundation for his later decision to study musical theatre professionally.
Elon University
Brendan attended Elon University in North Carolina, where he studied musical theatre.
Elon’s own records identify Brendan Coulter ’22 as a music theatre student. In 2019, the university announced that he had been cast as Monty in Violet at Crane River Theater in Nebraska.
His college training helped prepare him for both professional theater and screen acting.
After Elon, Brendan signed with a New York talent agency and continued pursuing performance work.
Acting and Theater Career
Brendan’s professional background includes theater and television.
His stage credits include productions of:
- Into the Woods
- All Shook Up
- Escape to Margaritaville
- Violet
He also appeared in an episode of the CBS crime drama FBI: Most Wanted.
Brendan Coulter’s Songs
Brendan also writes and releases original music. His currently documented releases include:
- “Coffee Maker” in 2025
- “Us = Love” in 2025
- “Glow” in 2026
“Glow” was released on Valentine’s Day 2026 and was inspired by meeting his future wife.
His music combines elements of folk, pop and acoustic singer-songwriter music.
Who Is Brendan Coulter’s Wife?
Brendan is married to Anna Hertel, an actress, singer and musical-theater performer. Like Brendan, Anna studied at Elon University, where she earned a BFA in Musical Theatre. Her professional theater career includes the North American tour of SIX: The Musical.
Brendan has traveled with Anna during the tour while continuing to write music, audition and pursue his own performance career.
Brendan Coulter and Anna Hertel
Music and theater are central to Brendan and Anna’s relationship. The couple met through their professional and educational theater circles, and Brendan has written music inspired by their relationship. His 2026 single “Glow” was written about meeting Anna for the first time.
The Voice Season 30
Brendan auditioned for The Voice Season 30 with “Liar” by Jelly Roll. His performance secured a place on Team Riley.
Brendan joins a country-heavy but musically varied group that also includes Joe Henley, Kenna Elpers, Cade Mower, Allie Rae, Brayden Howell, and sisters Ferryn & Brinkley Wright.
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Brendan uses @brendancoultermusic for his public artist presence. His social content includes his original music, performances and updates from his life with Anna.
Brendan Coulter Quick Facts
Name: Brendan Coulter
Age: 27 during The Voice Season 30
From: Sylvania, Ohio
Profession: Singer-songwriter and actor
College: Elon University
Field: Musical theatre
Graduating class: 2022
Wife: Anna Hertel
Television acting: FBI: Most Wanted
Songs: “Coffee Maker,” “Us = Love,” “Glow”
The Voice audition: “Liar”
Coach: Riley Green
Team: Team Riley
Instagram: @brendancoultermusic
