Basic Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Olivia Margaret Schelske |
| Also Known As | Olivia Evans |
| Date of Birth | January 22, 2003 |
| Place of Birth | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Age | 22 (as of August 2025) |
| Parents | Sara Lynn Evans; Craig Schelske |
| Siblings | Avery Jack Schelske (b. August 21, 1999); Audrey Elizabeth Schelske (b. October 6, 2004) |
| Stepfamily | Andrew, Braxton, Sarah, Harrison Barker |
| Education | Manhattan Professional Children’s School; Oberlin College (B.A. Film/Cinema/Video Studies, May 2019) |
| Occupation | Singer; backup vocalist; band performer; emerging solo artist |
| Engagement | James Blake Irwin (engaged November 2023) |
| Net Worth | Not publicly disclosed (family combined wealth reported under review) |
Early Life and Family Heritage
Olivia Margaret Schelske was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on January 22, 2003, into a famous country music family. The late 1990s saw her mother Sara Evans become famous with many chart-topping songs and over 6 million albums sold. Craig Schelske, her father, pursued music and politics in the early 2000s. Sara married Jay Barker in 2008 after their 2007 divorce, giving Olivia four step-siblings: Andrew, Braxton, Sarah, and Harrison Barker. Olivia and her two biological siblings, guitarist Avery Jack (born August 21, 1999) and singer Audrey Elizabeth (born October 6, 2004), grew raised in Birmingham, Alabama, and Nashville with their maternal grandparents, Patricia Boggs and Jack Evans.
From the age of 14, Olivia balanced private education at the Manhattan Professional Children’s School with frequent travels on her mother’s tour bus. Her formative years were shaped by immersion in recording studios and live venues, forging her affinity for both performance and production.
Education and Artistic Formation
Olivia completed high school in 2015 and enrolled at Oberlin College in Ohio, where she majored in Film, Cinema, and Video Studies. During her four-year tenure (2015–2019), she:
- Produced a capstone short film that explored themes of generational identity and premiered at the Oberlin Student Film Festival (April 2019).
- Studied audio engineering through campus workshops, developing beat-making and mixing skills.
- Served as a teaching assistant in Media Studies, honing her instructional abilities.
She graduated in May 2019, with family members—including her mother and brother—attending her commencement ceremony in Oberlin.
Musical Career and Milestones
Olivia’s public musical debut came at CMA Fest 2017, where at age 14 she performed “Tennessee Whiskey” alongside Sara Evans before an audience exceeding 35,000 attendees. That same year, she contributed backup vocals to Sara’s album Words, marking her entry into professional recording.
In 2019, she and Avery Jack formed The Barker Family Band, releasing:
| Release Type | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EP | Family Tunes | 2019 |
| Live Album | Home on the Stage | 2019 |
Olivia sang lead and harmonies on six original and three cover songs on both releases. She released many country-pop tracks in 2021 as a solo artist. She has since traveled with Sara Evans’ live ensemble, singing and playing at the Ryman Auditorium and Grand Ole Opry.
Her creative portfolio extends to music production, where she:
- Crafts original beats and mixes in home studio sessions.
- Collaborates with local DJs in Nashville and Birmingham.
- Applies her Oberlin audio-engineering training to live remix sets.
Public Profile and Net Worth
Olivia prioritizes her music above her fortune, keeping her public image informal. Olivia’s financial situation is unknown and under evaluation, while her mother’s net worth is $16 million. Misattributed $20 million net worth statistics represent family assets, not her wages. At 22, her income includes:
- Performance fees with her mother’s touring band
- Royalties from recorded backing vocals
- Live appearance stipends for family band engagements
Her business interests remain focused on artistic growth rather than commercial ventures outside music.
Social Media Presence and Recent Highlights
Olivia cultivates an active yet curated social media footprint:
| Platform | Handle | Followers (as of Aug 2025) | Notable Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| @oliviaevansmusic | 28.4 K | Regular behind-the-scenes clips | |
| TikTok | @oliviaevansmusic | 412.7 K | 3.5 million cumulative likes |
| @oliviaevansofcl | 5.2 K | Joined June 2016 | |
| Olivia Evans | 12.3 K | 68.1 K total video views |
Her most recent public appearances include:
- CMA Awards November 2023: Walked the red carpet with family, garnering nationwide media coverage.
- Engagement Announcement: Shared by Sara Evans on Instagram on November 15, 2023, confirming her engagement to James Blake Irwin.
- Grand Ole Opry Performance March 2024: Joined Sara Evans onstage for a duet of “A Million Ways.”
She also conducts Instagram Live Q&A sessions following single releases, engaging fans with insights into her songwriting process.
FAQ
When and where was Olivia Margaret Schelske born?
Olivia was born on January 22, 2003, in Nashville, Tennessee, and spent her childhood between Nashville and Birmingham, Alabama.
What education did she receive?
She attended Manhattan Professional Children’s School and earned a B.A. in Film/Cinema/Video Studies from Oberlin College in May 2019.
How did she start her music career?
Her career began in 2017 at CMA Fest performing “Tennessee Whiskey” with Sara Evans, followed by backup vocals on the 2017 album Words.
Who is she engaged to?
She became engaged to James Blake Irwin in November 2023, with the engagement publicly announced by her mother on social media.
What is known about her net worth?
Her personal net worth is not publicly disclosed and remains under review, while her mother’s net worth is approximately $16 million.
What social media platforms does she use?
She is active on Instagram (@oliviaevansmusic), TikTok (@oliviaevansmusic), Twitter (@oliviaevansofcl), and Facebook (Olivia Evans), collectively engaging over half a million followers.
