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Brian Littrell is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and a founding member of the globally recognized vocal group, the Backstreet Boys. He has built a successful career in music for over two decades, extending his work into contemporary Christian music as a solo artist.
Brian Littrell is a member of the Backstreet Boys, a globally recognized vocal group formed in 1993. The band has released numerous albums and continues to tour. He was instrumental in a lawsuit against group creator Lou Pearlman concerning concealed earnings. He also part of the group when they collaborated with Florida Georgia Line.
Littrell signed a solo deal with Reunion Records in 2004, leading to the release of his solo album 'Welcome Home' in 2005. He also released two Christmas collections, 'Brian Littrell's Family Christmas' (2010) and 'Christmas with the Littrells' (2011), under the same label.
Littrell was an artist with Jive Records as part of the Backstreet Boys.
Littrell received multiple Dove Awards for his contributions to Christian music, including 'Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year' for 'In Christ Alone' in 2006, 'By His Wounds' in 2008, and 'Special Event Album of the Year' for 'Glory Revealed' (2008) and 'Glory Revealed II' (2010).
Littrell made an appearance with the Backstreet Boys in an episode of the animated children's television series 'Arthur'.
Littrell appeared on 'Sesame Street' with the Backstreet Boys.
Littrell and the Backstreet Boys made an appearance on an episode of the television series 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch'.
Littrell had a cameo role in the film 'Olive Juice', which starred his wife, Leighanne Wallace.
Littrell performed with the Backstreet Boys on two episodes of 'Saturday Night Live' in 1998 and 1999.
Littrell appeared with the Backstreet Boys in a cameo role in the 2013 film 'This Is the End', performing 'Everybody (Backstreet's Back)'.
Littrell appeared as a musical guest with The Backstreet Boys in 2005.
Littrell appeared as a musical guest with The Backstreet Boys in 2009 and 2013.
Littrell appeared as a musical guest with The Backstreet Boys in 2012.
Littrell had a minor appearance in the TV series 'I Heart Nick Carter'.
Littrell appeared as himself in an episode of 'Dynasty' (Season 4, Episode 4), performing 'I Want It That Way (Solo Acoustic)'.
Littrell appeared on The 700 Club in 2006.
During the Backstreet Boys' hiatus, Littrell participated in yearly NBA tours, playing basketball in various cities to support charities.
Littrell has played in numerous charity baseball, softball, and golf games, supporting various causes.
Born in Lexington, Kentucky, on February 20, 1975, Brian Thomas Littrell showed an early aptitude for music, singing his first solo at Porter Memorial Baptist Church at age seven. Despite aspirations in basketball and as a music minister, his path shifted dramatically in April 1993, when his cousin, Kevin Richardson, invited him to audition for a new vocal group. Littrell joined what would become the Backstreet Boys, embarking on a career that would lead to global fame. In 1997, he was instrumental in a lawsuit against group creator Lou Pearlman regarding undisclosed earnings, which eventually led to settlements.
Beyond his work with the Backstreet Boys, Littrell pursued a solo career in contemporary Christian music, signing with Reunion Records in 2004. His debut solo album, “Welcome Home,” released in 2005, sold over 100,000 copies in the US and reached No. 3 on the Christian album charts. The album produced several successful singles, including “In Christ Alone” and “Welcome Home (You),” both achieving high positions on Christian music charts. His contributions to the genre earned him multiple Dove Awards for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year and Special Event Album of the Year in 2006, 2008, and 2010. Littrell also released two Christmas collections, “Brian Littrell’s Family Christmas” (2010) and “Christmas with the Littrells” (2011), featuring his wife and son.
Littrell has also actively engaged in various charitable and entertainment endeavors. He has played in celebrity NBA tours, charity baseball, softball, and golf games, demonstrating a commitment to giving back. His television and film appearances include roles on “Arthur,” “Sesame Street,” and “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” as well as a cameo in the 2013 film “This Is the End” with the Backstreet Boys. In 2015, Littrell was inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, alongside his cousin and bandmate Kevin Richardson, in recognition of his enduring musical legacy.
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