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Date of birth20 February 1975
Age51 years
BirthplaceLexington, Kentucky, USA
ProfessionSinger
NationalityAmerican
Marital statusMarried
SpouseLeighanne Littrell
FamilySon - Baylee Thomas Wylee Littrell
Brian Littrell Biography
Early life and background Brian Thomas Littrell was born on February 20, 1975, in Lexington, Kentucky. He grew up in Lexington, where he discovered music early: he sang his first solo at church at age seven and later led the youth chorus.
Early life and backgroundBrian Thomas Littrell was born on February 20, 1975, in Lexington, Kentucky. He grew up in Lexington, where he discovered music early: he sang his first solo at church at age seven and later led the youth chorus. He participated in school plays and began performing at weddings and local events in his early teens. Littrell finished high school by correspondence and graduated in 1994.
Career
Littrell’s professional profile is defined largely by his role as one of the vocalists of the Backstreet Boys. He joined the group after auditioning in Orlando in April 1993, a chance that came via his cousin Kevin Richardson. With the Backstreet Boys he toured extensively across decades, taking part in major tours such as We Wanna Be with You (1995–1996), Backstreet’s Back (1997–1998), Never Gone (2005–2006), and the DNA World Tour (2019–2024). The group also appeared on numerous television programs and made a cameo on the sitcom Sabrina the Teenage Witch in 1998.
During a hiatus for the group in the early 2000s Littrell kept active with show-business projects and charity work. He took part in celebrity sports exhibitions and charity events, including basketball games and other fundraisers, and appeared in the 2000 film Olive Juice in a small role.
Littrell has pursued a parallel career in Christian music. He signed a solo contract with Reunion Records in 2004 and released his first solo album, Welcome Home, in 2005. He co-wrote half of the album’s songs; Welcome Home sold more than 100,000 copies in the United States and reached No. 74 on the Billboard 200 while climbing to No. 3 on the Christian album charts. Singles from the album included In Christ Alone, Wish, Over My Head, and Welcome Home (You), with the title track performing strongly on contemporary Christian charts.
His solo work has been recognized at the GMA Dove Awards: In Christ Alone earned an Inspirational Recorded Song award in 2006, and he later shared awards in 2008 and 2010 for collaborative projects that received Special Event Album or Inspirational Recorded Song honors.
Legal and business matters involving the group affected Littrell’s career as well. He was part of legal action beginning in 1997 against manager Lou Pearlman and Trans Continental Records over financial concerns; the band later reached settlements related to those disputes.
Public profile
Littrell’s public image blends pop stardom with Christian music and family-oriented projects. He released two family Christmas albums: Brian Littrell’s Family Christmas in 2010 and Christmas with the Littrells in 2011, both featuring his wife and son. He is known among fans by several nicknames and has maintained a visible presence on social media platforms.
Outside music, Littrell is a fitness enthusiast who regularly works out, an avid traveler who shares experiences online, and an animal lover who has two pet dogs. He occasionally drinks alcohol.
Personal life
Littrell married Leighanne Littrell on September 2, 2000, at Peachtree Christian Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The couple has one son, Baylee Thomas Wylee Littrell, who pursued music and appeared with his father on national television; in 2025 Baylee auditioned for American Idol season 23 and performed a surprise duet with Brian during the show.
Littrell’s family background includes parents who worked in Lexington and an older brother; he maintains ties to his Kentucky roots and identifies as a Christian. He is approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, has medium blonde hair and cobalt blue eyes.
Latest updates
In 2025 Brian Littrell made a televised appearance alongside his son Baylee during Baylee’s audition on American Idol season 23, joining him for a duet of an original song that impressed the judges.
He continues to perform with the Backstreet Boys when touring schedules permit and remains active in recording and family projects.
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Recent Work
Touring with the Backstreet Boys (2019–2024)
2019-2024Solo Christian album; released in 2005, reached No. 3 on Christian album charts
2005Family Christmas album featuring wife Leighanne and son Baylee
2010Family Christmas album featuring his family
2011Career Highlights
- Member of the Backstreet Boys since 1993
- Released solo album Welcome Home (2005) which sold over 100,000 copies in the US
- Won GMA Dove Awards for Inspirational Recorded Song and Special Event Album collaborations
- Participated in major Backstreet Boys tours including DNA World Tour (2019–2024)
- Appeared in film Olive Juice (2000) and on television with the Backstreet Boys
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