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“I’m Crying”: ‘American Idol’ Contestant’s Audition Leaves Father and Backstreet Boys Star in Tears
ABC's American Idol Season 23 contestant Baylee Littrell, son of Backstreet Boys' Brian, wows judges and scores a golden ticket to Hollywood.
Sometimes it's hard to break out of the shadow of your famous parents, but for one American Idolhopeful, they have officially forged their own path after a successful audition. Upon entering the room, judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwoodfelt there was something familiar about Baylee Littrell. And they were right. His father is Brian Littrell, best known as one of the Backstreet Boys.
