Bryan Olesen

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Bryan Olesen is a Christian guitarist and vocalist.

Bryan was born on November 1, 1973 in Hartford, CT, to parents John and Norine Olesen. He married Jenni Hines in 1997, and has three children: Jadyn (born 2001), Myles (born 2003), and Liam (born 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 of 2006, when he left the band to focus on his other band, Casting Pearls.