Baylee Littrell, the son of Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell, stepped into the spotlight with his recent performance on American Idol. At 22 years old, Baylee is carving out his own path in the music world. The judges, including Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie, were impressed by his talent and originality. Baylee played guitar and sang his own song, "Waiting On Myself to Die. " The song reflects his inner struggle and determination. He shared that music is not just a hobby for him; it's a necessity. He said, "Trust me, I wish I wanted to do something completely different. But if I'm not doing music, there's no way I can really exist. "

Baylee's journey in the music industry started early. He opened for the Backstreet Boys as a child. He said, "When you're a kid, you're not afraid. But when you start to get a little bit older, especially a teenager, you kind of get intimidated, at least I was. " His father, Brian, understands the challenges of growing up in the industry. He said, "It's not easy. I've always told everybody that he's ten times more talented than I ever was. "

The judges praised Baylee's performance. Carrie Underwood said, "You're really good. " Lionel Richie added, "He's got his own lane and I think he could go a long way. " The judges voted to send Baylee to the next round. His father, Brian, was emotional and proud. He said, "I'm going to cry. I'm crying. "

The judges were impressed by the father-son duet. Luke Bryan asked, "Ya think he'd sing with ya? " The Backstreet Boy then performed his son's song together with him to the delight of the judges. The judges praised Baylee's talent and potential. They were impressed by his originality and determination.

Backstreet Boy's Son Shines on Idol Stage

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