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 exterior the doorways throughout his 22-year-old son Baylee’s audition for “American Idol” on Sunday evening’s present.
Brian obtained visibly emotional as he advised cameras how “proud” he’s of his son through the Season 23 premiere of the singing competitors, explaining … “He’s obviously grown up in the business and I think he’s cut out for it.”
The proud papa was additionally thrilled to affix his son in his audition at decide Luke Bryan‘s request. They seamlessly harmonized to the refrain of Baylee’s authentic tune “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.
Nation crooner Carrie advised Baylee he can go far within the comp … so followers must sit again, watch and — in fact — vote when it comes time for that part of the present.
Baylee sang his father’s praises through the audition course of, additionally … saying he thinks Brian’s profession “is one of the most extraordinary in music history.”
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He additionally recalled opening up for the Backstreet Boys as a child, saying …”I just had my two little songs and I came off stage and when the guys went on, the screams and the lights went down. I was just 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.
