Olivia Dear

–Folk/Pop/Americana Singer/Songwriter

Olivia Dear (formerly Olivia Millerschin) captivates audiences with her celestial voice, wrapping them in a gossamer blend of modern pop and folk songwriting. Hailing from Detroit, Dear has won two John Lennon Songwriting Awards, the Great American Song Contest, and could recently be heard singing at 2018 Olympics for U.S. Ice Dancers, Madison Chock and Evan Bates.
Averaging 150+ shows annually, spanning from Los Angeles to London, living rooms to concert halls; Dear cites the energy and connection of live performing as her favorite part the ever-changing music industry.

Accolades include:

Featured musician at Detroit’s NFL Draft celebration (2024)

Featured singer on the “My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic” TV show soundtrack (2023)

Selected as 1 of 5 artists to receive the Tidal Unplugged grant (2020)

Featured vocalist at the Olympic Games - Ice Skating competition (2018)

Quarter-finalist on the NBC's “America's Got Talent” (2014)
Toured internationally with Teddy Geiger, Tyler Hilton, Howie Day, Orla Gartland, and Sawyer Fredericks
Two-time winner of The John Lennon Songwriting Award (2014/2018)

Winner of Great American Songwriting Contest (2017)

Featured on Republic Records soundtrack to Mitch Albom’s novel, "The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto”, alongside musical greats Ingrid Michaelson & Tony Bennett (2016)