Bryan Olesen

Bryan Olesen is a Christian guitarist and vocalist.

Bryan David Olesen was born on November 1, 1973 in Hartford, CT, to parents John and Norine Olesen. He married Jennifer Hines on August 23rd, 1997 and has three children: Jadyn Cree (born January 18,2001), Myles Walker (born August 22,2002), and Liam David (born May 4,2004).

Bryan is best known for his involvement in the major Christian bands Newsboys and Casting Pearls.

Bryan was one of the founding members of the group Casting Pearls, a Christian rock band, along with Case Maranville. Bryan has been lead singer and guitarist of Casting Pearls since its beginnings in the late 1990s.

Bryan was called to perform with Inpop labelmates Newsboys when guitarist Jody Davis was unable to perform due to his daughter's illness. Bryan was officially announced as Davis' replacement in February 2004, and remained lead guitarist and background vocalist in the group until January 2006, when he left the band to focus on his other band, Casting Pearls.