2) Julia Julia, 27, starting singing before she could talk, moved onto musical theater at age 6, and began recording original songs professionally at age 15. Julia has cystic fibrosis and is a former Miss Pennsylvania Teen and Miss Philadelphia, per her ABC bio. Maarten de Boer - Getty Images
3) Sheridan Sheridan already has that rockstar look down with long curly hair and tats. He also has diverse musical taste, focusing on a mashup of R&B, pop, and soul. When he's not in Austin, he lives out of his car and self-funds his tours across the country. Talk about dedicated! Maarten de Boer - Getty Images
4) Matt He inherited his musician dad's affinity for music and talent. Matt, 32, moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream as the co-lead in the band, "Brother Stone & The Get Down." His musical career seems to be going better than his love life because "Matt's longest relationship has been with his beard: seven years strong," according to his ABC bio. Maarten de Boer - Getty Images
5) Ryan This Michigander from Dearborn Heights is into jazz, funk, pop, and R&B. Ryan is 28 and has never dated another musician, but clearly he's open to trying something new for the show. Fun fact: He can eat a whole pizza in one sitting, according to his ABC bio. Maarten de Boer - Getty Images
6) Josh Josh, 31, was previously married to his high school sweetheart. He got a divorce and quit his job as a deputy sheriff to pursue his music dreams of singing country and pop. His nickname in Nashville is "The Singing Uber Driver." He has given over 3,500 singing Uber rides in Nashville. Maarten de Boer - Getty Images
7) Mel Mel, 27, is an indie-rock gal who was adopted from South Korea. She lives in Brooklyn, New York now, but she grew up in the Midwest. Mel studied songwriting and performance arts at the Berklee College of Music. Maarten de Boer - Getty Images
8) Savannah Savannah, 25, tried to fit into the corporate world for a few years. But she ended up quitting and moving to Nashville to follow her musical dreams. Savannah taught herself guitar and has been performing around Music City the last few months. She also practices yoga in her free time. Maarten de Boer - Getty Images
9) Jack Jack, 38, grew up in Brazil in a family of musical missionaries. Now, he lives in Dallas and loves country music as a "modern-day cowboy." He's a single dad with a three-year-old son. Also worth noting: "Jack has a necklace tattoo in case he ever forgets his real necklace," according to his ABC bio. Maarten de Boer - Getty Images
10) Ruby Also from Austin, Ruby is 25 years old and focuses on indie pop music. Not only has she performed for all five living U.S. Presidents, Ruby has played with celebrity artists Lady Gaga and Willie Nelson. Ruby is attracted to intelligence and ambition. Maarten de Boer - Getty Images
11) Trevor Contestant Trevor comes in with some previous reality TV experience. Reality Steve reported that this guy is the same one who Katy Perry got flirty with on American Idol. Maarten de Boer - Getty Images
12) Russell Russell, 26, puts his heart and soul into his American folk music. Will that translate into a true love connection on the reality TV show? Fans will just have to wait and see. Btw, he grew up in Indiana, but now lives and performs in New York City. Russell hasn't had a New Year's kissat least, not yet. Maarten de Boer - Getty Images
13) Cheyenne At 23 years old, she lives in Los Angeles, but she's never been to a nightclub before. Instead, Cheyenne loves Disneyland and shopping at IKEA. She also loves singing R&B and got her start in the children's church choir. Maarten de Boer - Getty Images
14) Jamie Jamie, 21, is the youngest contestant on the show. She's a "girl next door" who's into pop and country. Jamie can play a six-string guitar and attended the Berklee College of Music, which is a BFD. Apparently, her favorite food is margaritas (same). Maarten de Boer - Getty Images
15) Michael Todd Michael Todd, 31, is a singer-songwriter with two first names to identify his unique style. He has some big goals in love and his career. He's looking for "someone who will rock and roll his world" and "wants his music to become the soundtrack to people's lives," according to his ABC bio. Maarten de Boer - Getty Images
16) Bri The 28-year-old pop singer and Mormon lives in Provo, Utah. According to her bio, Bri has been engaged before. "She's tired of the immaturity and commitment fears of the men she has loved in the past," her ABC bio reads. Maarten de Boer - Getty Images
17) Rudi Rudi, 24, comes to Bachelor Nation from the Lone Star State. She calls San Antonio home, where she is a demo music recorder for big producers and studios. (Tbd what that job title actually means.) Rudi's favorite hobby is napping when she's not singing R&B and pop. Maarten de Boer - Getty Images
18) Danny Danny has already topped 1 million followers online thanks to his original songs and musical impersonations. (Keep an ear out for those!) The 26-year-old singer-songwriter is looking for a "true connection" and a woman who recognizes he's the good kind of weird. Maarten de Boer - Getty Images
19) Chris Chris, 30, is a wedding singer and loves soul music. (What's not to love?) He grew up in Florida and has Caribbean heritage, but now resides in Los Angeles pursuing his passion. Fun fact: He rode around for three months in an RV-turned-recording studio, making music with his friends. Maarten de Boer - Getty Images
20) Natascha Natascha, 33, is a part-Chilean/part-French pop singer who lives in Los Angeles. She travels the world and plays with top international musicians. Natascha is a former Miss New York Teen USA and placed in the top 15 at Miss Teen USA. Maarten de Boer - Getty Images
21) Brandon Brandon's preferred genres include American folk and pop. Interestingly enough, country is not at the top of the list for this Nashville crooner. He's a former Marine who entertained his fellow soldiers writing and performing music. Maarten de Boer - Getty Images
22) Mariana Mariana, 23, is a Lone Star Stater with Mexican and Puerto Rican roots. Musical talent runs in the fam, and she loves R&B and pop. Fun fact: "Her favorite pastime is going to museums," per her ABC bio. Maarten de Boer - Getty Images
23) Bekah Bekah is 25, and she's into musical theater and lives in Washington, D.C. Fun fact: She has never been on an actual date. (Here's hoping that changes on the show!) Maarten de Boer - Getty Images
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