Backstreet Boys established a new era of pop music, becoming the best-selling boy band of all time with over 130 million records sold worldwide. After achieving significant popularity across Europe and Asia with their international debut album ‘Backstreet Boys’ in 1996, the group went on to become the best-selling boy band of all time, selling over 130 million records worldwide. Their self-titled U.S. album, released as ‘Backstreet’s Back’ internationally in 1997, further cemented their global rise, selling over 28 million copies worldwide.
The documentary film ‘Backstreet Boys: Show ‘Em What You’re Made Of’ was released in 2015, the same year members Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell were inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame. The group then launched their acclaimed Las Vegas concert residency, ‘Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life,’ which commenced in 2017. Their 2019 album ‘DNA’ debuted at number one, making them the first boy band to top the U.S. album charts in three decades, and was followed by the launch of their extensive ‘DNA World Tour.’ Further demonstrating their enduring appeal, the Backstreet Boys released their first Christmas album, ‘A Very Backstreet Christmas,’ in 2022.
They celebrated their 30th Anniversary in 2023. Looking ahead, the group is set to launch their second Las Vegas residency, ‘Into the Millennium,’ at the Sphere in 2025, alongside the release of ‘Millennium 2.0’ the same year, cementing their legacy as pop music icons.