A minister- singer-songwriter born and reared in St. Louis, MO where he first started to develop as a singer. Bryan later moved to Los Angeles to expand his artistic development. In Los Angeles, Bryan studied under Dini Clarke (who coached such talents as Al Jareau, Roberta Flack and Peobo Bryson) and under Bob Corff (1st Jesus in the Broadway production of Jesus Christ Superstar).

       Some of Bryan's Los Angeles successes include a brief contract with Redd Foxx Productions, appearances at the Comedy Store, Gazzari's, (on the Sunset Strip), Sahara Hotel - Las Vegas and many other venues.

      While in Los Angeles, Bryan (born Austin Bryant) had a manager who thought Bryan Austin was more commercial, so for over twenty years Austin's commercial name has been Bryan Austin.

     Throughout his career, he's been compared to some of R&B's best (Eddie Kendricks, Smokey Robinson, etc.). He's even been compared to Johnny Mathis. His recording and performances of the Ashford & Simpson classic "Shoe-Shoe Shine" (which received their blessing and encouragement) continues to be very listener friendly and a real crowd pleaser.

     After 17 years in Los Angeles, Bryan returned to his native St. Louis where he worked with some of St. Louis' finest musical talents, e.g., the "late-great" Oliver Sain (truly a St. Louis legend), Ike Turner, and the world renown David Dee (Going Fishing).

     The son of a Baptist church deacon, Bryan now resides in Kansas City, Mo. He has become very active in his church (St. James United Methodist Church). This motivation has inspired him to reach back into his roots develop and rediscover his Christian, Gospel music. And he believes that since he's done this, he's been blessed to grow from a person who sings well into a Singer. Bryan's 3-1/2 octave range is a real treat to the ears.