Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson Support Baylee Littrell After 'American Idol' Elimination
Baylee Littrell's time on American Idol has come to an end.
On Monday, April 21, Baylee was eliminated from the singing competition show after making the Top 20. Reflecting on his experience on Instagram, the singer received some encouraging words from his father, Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell, and his second cousin, BSB bandmate Kevin Richardson.
"My American Idol journey has come to an end💙 Thank you so much to all that supported me this season🙏🏼 I love you all 🙌🏼 #idol #bayleetrain," Baylee, 22, wrote.
In the comments section, Brian, who shares Baylee with actress wife Leighanne, wrote, "Bubba I am and always will be in your corner. You'd are so strong and so very talented, and inspire me every day. It's never the end, only the beginning for so many to be blessed by your gifts….. you killed it last night. 🔥❤️"
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Meanwhile Richardson, 53, wrote that he was "So glad you got to experience this. Proud of you young man. Your journey has just begun… ❤️"
During his audition for season 23, Baylee sang an original song about wanting to give up called "Waiting on Myself to Die."
Brian, 50, was present during the audition and grew emotional, saying he was "super proud" of his son who had "obviously grown up in the business and he's cut out for it." Then, judge Luke Bryan asked if they had ever sang together — and they proceeded to harmonize.
In April 2023, Baylee opened up in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE about how growing up on the road influenced his music career. Baylee recalled having some "completely out of the ordinary" yet "amazing" experiences while traveling with the boyband.
"I got to introduce my dad at 5 years old," he said. "And then when I was 10, I started opening up for them. I would sing two or three songs before the opener would come out and play their set. And then that transcended into 2019, being able to go on a 42-show run with them and be the official opening act. That was the experience of a lifetime."
From an early age, Baylee knew he wanted to pursue music and dreamt of being the "sixth Backstreet Boy" when he would hangout backstage at shows.
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"I had to be 6 or 7 at the time and I'd go crash the wardrobe closet and put on their outfits and stuff before shows," he told PEOPLE. "I have a memory of myself standing in front of a mirror in my dad's show outfit and I was like, 'Hey, can I be a part of the group?' And he put his hands on my shoulders and he was like, 'One day. One day you're going to get your shot.' "
Baylee first revealed he was joining the singing competition show on Instagram on Feb. 5. The "Boxes" singer shared a picture of the show's infamous sign and added one of him playing the guitar.
"Well guys😁recently I had the opportunity to audition for @americanidol 🙏🏼," he wrote in the caption. "Tune in to see the season premiere and what happens on 3/9/25!"
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