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Baylee Littrell Says Singing Dad Brian's Song on 'Idol' Was 'Bittersweet'


Baylee Littrell detailed his 'American Idol' journey, performing Brian Littrell's song and how his parents and Backstreet Boys 'uncles' supported him

Baylee, 22, exclusively opened up to Us Weekly about his experience on Idol following his elimination, reflecting on his decision to perform his dad’s 2006 solo track on the Easter Sunday episode of the singing competition. While Baylee told his dad — an original member of the Backstreet Boys — about his song choice ahead of time, Brian wasn’t closely involved in the rehearsal process. After his departure from the reality competition show during a live elimination on Monday, April 21, Baylee’s Instagram reaction, posted the following day, attracted a loving response from his dad, 50.

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