Baylee Littrell, son of Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell, decided to try his luck on the latest season of American Idol. He kicked off his audition by performing an original song on his guitar for judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie. The judges were impressed by his emotional performance and even encouraged the 22-year-old to bring his dad out to sing the chorus of his song together. Baylee credited his dad for being the one to ignite his passion for music and acknowledged that he gets his voice from him.
The singer-songwriter reminisced about opening for the Backstreet Boys on tour when he was just a young boy, recalling the awe-inspiring experience of performing in front of a massive crowd. Despite his nerves about following in his father’s footsteps, Baylee received an enthusiastic “yes” from the judges to continue in the competition. Even though he was eventually eliminated during the April 21 episode, Baylee joined a long list of Idol hopefuls with famous parents who understand the pressures of the spotlight. From Nikko Smith, son of Hall of Famer Major League Baseball player Ozzie Smith, to Jordin Sparks, daughter of New York Giants alum Phillippi Sparks, the show has seen its fair share of contestants with celebrity lineage.
The journey on American Idol is never easy, especially when you have a famous parent to live up to. But for contestants like Baylee Littrell, the opportunity to showcase their talent on a national stage is a dream come true. Despite facing elimination during the competition, Baylee’s experience on the show has undoubtedly been a memorable one. And who knows, maybe we’ll see more talented individuals with famous parents stepping into the limelight in future seasons. The world of American Idol is full of surprises, and you never know who might just steal the show next.
