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Littrell's Son Stuns American Idol Judges
27 Jul
Summary
- Baylee Littrell, son of Brian Littrell, auditioned for American Idol.
- Judges, including Lionel Richie, were surprised by his resemblance to his father.
- Baylee is pursuing a career in country music, not pop like his father.
Baylee Littrell, the son of Backstreet Boys star Brian Littrell, recently surprised judges on American Idol. Lionel Richie and the other panelists were taken aback by Baylee's striking resemblance to his father. The 23-year-old aspiring musician showcased his inherited passion for performing during his audition.
Littrell's journey into music began early, inspired by his father's career. He previously opened for the Backstreet Boys during their 2019 DNA World Tour, fulfilling a dream he'd held since he was six. Despite expectations, Baylee is forging his own musical path, choosing to focus on country music rather than pop.
His parents, Brian Littrell and actress Leighanne Wallace, have supported his decision to embrace country music. Brian, a member of the iconic boy band since 1993, along with his bandmates, achieved global success with hits like 'I Want It That Way.' Baylee, born in 2002, is now establishing his own artistic identity within the country genre.
