John Riesen

Known for his contagious positivity and "boyish charm", John Riesen is a powerhouse tenor redefining what it means to be a crossover artist. With a voice rooted in classical training and a heart set on emotional storytelling, Riesen seamlessly blends opera, musical theatre, vocal jazz and contemporary pop — creating a sound that's both timeless and boldly modern. His fearless genre fusion and magnetic vocal presence have earned him a growing global fanbase on streaming platforms. He is perhaps best known as The Voice of Howie Mandel from America's Got Talent season 17 Finalist team Metaphysic. This performance was hailed as, "The best act of the series" by Simon Cowell. "Every inch the hero in stature and voice” (Classical Voice North America), John Riesen is consistently impressing audiences with his "impassioned...and vibrant" voice (Opera Today). He has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Pacific Symphony, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Vegas Philharmonic, Buffalo Philharmonic, Portland Symphony, Detroit Opera, Shreveport Opera, Pensacola Opera, On Site Opera, Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra, Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, Virginia Symphony, Utah Symphony, Berkshire Opera Festival, the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Sioux City Symphony, the Flint Symphony Orchestra and many more.