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Olrick Johnson, Jr., former NFL linebacker with the New England Patriots, Minnesota Vikings and NY Jets, is a multi-talented singer/songwriter/pianist from Miami, Florida.  He has worked, written and produced for Tweet, Mario Winans, and Tony Terry.  His first album, Bless My Soul, has sold in stores throughout Florida, Georgia and Philadelphia.  Additionally, the hit single, "Your Love Has Always Carried Me," was in heavy rotation on Hot 105 FM and 99 Jamz (Cox Radio) in Miami. 

Olricks talents have been noticed in theatre, as he has starred in a variety of plays and musicals.  During his latest performance, he starred in the hit musical dramady, How Did We Get Here.  Olrick helped produce the score for the musical, and songs from his album, Bless My Soul, were used as part of the show that entertained sold out audiences across South Florida. 

Although Olrick is also a talented motivational speaker, producer and actor, he is most known for his music.  His commanding tenor voice has caught the attention of some of the industry's most prominent stars such as, BeBe Winans, Usher, Gerald Levert, Missy Elliot, Musiq, and Johnny Gill.  He has been a background singer for artists such as John Secada, Gloria Estefan, and Betty Wright; and has opened for CeCe Winans, Shirley Caesar, Yolanda Adams, Fabolous, Nelley and LSG.  His video performances include: cameos in Kirk Franklins "Brighter Day", Vickie Winans "Shook" & "Happy and You Know It."  

Olrick has served as a guest television host on Champs Sports Television, the 2nd largest athletic retailer in the United States.  He also served as a co-host for athletic retailer Foot Action, and was in attendance for the largest store opening in the history of athletic retail in Newark, NJ.  The event drew over 20,000 people and received national attention from CNN.  Olrick co-hosted the event with hip-hop legends MC Lyte and Naughty By Nature, and guests included Bow Wow, Jermaine Dupri, Jaheim, Sharissa, RL, DJ's Funk Master Flexx, Red Alert, and Chuck Chillout.

Olrick has had air-time on televisions: CNN, BET, ESPN and WORD NETWORK and has been a guest on shows such as, Bobby Jones Gospel (BET), NFL Super Bowl XXXVI and XXXVII Gospel Fest (WORD NETWORK and BET); and has performed the National Anthem at the 15th Annual Champs Sports Bowl in front of a crowd of 3 million viewers and received two standing ovations.  Olrick has also performed the National Anthem on various occasions for other NFL and NBA games.

He was featured in an issue of Moves Magazine, which focuses on professional athletes who are creating a buzz and making positive moves in their lives, communities, and their careers.  Olrick is definitely on the move!  He has recently shared his talents by building a business that provides NFL based fitness training along with teaching the arts of music, dance and theater to the kids in his community via after-school programs.  Currently, Olrick  is serving as Music Director for an upcoming film to be released this year; and he is also in the studio working on his second CD!