Carrie Underwood recently praised American Idol contestant Baylee Littrell, expressing her belief in his potential.
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Baylee Littrell, the American Idol contestant who recently impressed Carrie Underwood, is the son of Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell. Following in his father’s musical footsteps, Baylee is making a name for himself with his talent and strong stage presence.
Baylee Littrell, the 21-year-old son of Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell, showcased his musical talent during his impressive American Idol audition. Hailing from Georgia, the college student immediately caught the attention of judge Carrie Underwood, who recognized his potential from the start.
“There’s something about you that looks familiar,” Carrie Underwood told Baylee Littrell during his American Idol audition, hinting at a sense of recognition as she took notice of the young singer.
During his American Idol audition, Baylee Littrell revealed, “My dad is Brian Littrell from Backstreet Boys.”
With a smile, Luke Bryan jokingly replied, “You must forgive me, I didn’t have your dad’s posters in my room,” as the screen displayed a nostalgic photo of a young Carrie Underwood in a bedroom decorated with Backstreet Boys posters.
Viewers also got a deeper look into Baylee’s life through a video package that featured heartfelt interview clips along with moments shared with his mom and dad.
Baylee Littrell opened up about his musical roots, sharing, “I get my voice from Dad. And, hopefully, I can do him justice today.”
Acknowledging his famous father’s legacy, Baylee added, “I guess you could say music runs in our family. Dance moves are the one thing genetically that did not pass down. Following in my dad’s footsteps is scary because, to me, his career is one of the most extraordinary in music history. No one can ever compare.”
Reflecting on his first taste of stardom, Baylee recalled, “I remember being 8 or 9 years old and [the Backstreet Boys] sold out this huge arena. And I got to open up for them. I had my two little songs. And I came offstage and when the guys went on, the screams and the lights went down. I was just mesmerized,” he shared. “I thought, ‘Oh, my gosh. What is this?’”