Brian Littrell is a vocalist and member of the Backstreet Boys. Repeatedly included in the 100 most handsome men on the planet. Now he is developing a solo career.
Biography
Brian Thomas Littrell was born in Lexington on February 20, 1975. Doctors diagnosed the baby with congenital heart disease. The boy was admitted to intensive care four times in serious condition. Contrary to the disappointing forecasts of the doctors, Brian pulled out.
Littrell had a clear voice from an early age and was drawn to music. Noticing the talent, the parents took their son to the church choir.
Brian did well in school. After graduation, he received a referral to study at a religious college.
Career
In 1993, the Backstreet Boys group was formed. The line-up lacked a fifth performer. Kevin Richardson invited his cousin to the team. It was Brian. The guy did not think for a long time, he quickly made a decision. Littrell arrived in Orlando the next morning.
At first, the group in the United States was not perceived by listeners. The guys decided to conquer Europe. Soon, Backstreet Boys songs were playing on all radio waves. The group gained worldwide fame.
In 1998, a tour of 39 cities in America was organized. After completing half of the concert programs, Brian required open heart surgery. He moved it to another period so as not to disappoint fans who bought tickets.
In 2001, the Backstreet Boys were included in the Guinness Book of Records. Experts called the team the most promising commercial project in history. The musicians have released 4 unique albums. Each of them became successful.
After that, a collection of the best songs was released. The team decided to take a short break. After 3 years, the guys released a new album, Never Gone. There are two more behind him.
In 2009, one day before the release of the new collection, Littrell was hospitalized with a diagnosis of swine flu. The guy quickly recovered and continued to work as usual.
Solo swimming
Brian considers all his achievements to be a gift from God. The man is convinced that the opportunity to become part of the famous music team was given as a chance to tell people about his faith.
During a three-year hiatus, which the group was doing, Brian recorded an album. All compositions were in the style of Christian motives.
In 2005, Brian's first single peaked at number one on the popular charts. A few months later, the composition was awarded the GMA Dove Avard.
In the spring of 2006, the release of the debut album Welcome Home took place, which hit the leading positions of the prestigious charts.
In 2011, the vocalist began work on a new album. Released it 11 months later.
Personal life
After moving to Orlando, Brian struck up a relationship with Samantha Stonebraker. The girl later published a book about her relationship with a star.
In 1997, while filming the music video, he met Leanne Wallace. At that moment, she was a promising actress. On September 2, 2000, the couple got married. A couple of years later, Bailey was born. Now the singer's family lives in Atlanta.
Brian continues to make music. He also founded the Healthy Hearts Club charitable foundation. The contractor provides material assistance to children who have faced serious heart pathologies.
