Brian Littrell
Chokes Up As Son Baylee Auditions for ‘American Idol’
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Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell may barely maintain it collectively as he stood outdoors the doorways throughout his 22-year-old son Baylee’s audition for “American Idol” on Sunday evening’s present.
Brian acquired visibly emotional as he instructed cameras how “proud” he’s of his son through the Season 23 premiere of the singing competitors, explaining … “He’s clearly grown up within the enterprise and I believe he is minimize out for it.”
The proud papa was additionally thrilled to affix his son in his audition at choose Luke Bryan‘s request. They seamlessly harmonized to the refrain of Baylee’s unique track “Waiting on Myself to Die” … and Brian choked up once more as Baylee was praised by all three judges — together with Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood.
He exclaimed, “I’m crying!” earlier than Baylee appeared to tear up as he thanked the judges.
Country crooner Carrie instructed Baylee he can go far within the comp … so followers should sit again, watch and — in fact — vote when it comes time for that section of the present.
Baylee sang his father’s praises through the audition course of, additionally … saying he thinks Brian’s profession “is likely one of the most extraordinary in music historical past.”
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He additionally recalled opening up for the Backstreet Boys as a child, saying …”I simply had my two little songs and I got here off stage and when the fellows went on, the screams and the lights went down. I used to be simply mesmerized.”
Baylee additionally opened up for the ’90s boy band when he was a teen through the North American leg of their “DNA” world tour … so it looks as if he is had loads of apply to hone his craft earlier than taking this subsequent massive step.