However, Russell felt that singing her grandmother’s song “was just going to add to” claims of nepotism because of Lynn’s status as a country music legend. Lynn died in October 2022 at age 80. But anger wasn’t the only emotion Russell felt.

Baylee Littrell, son of Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell, auditioned on the season 23 premiere of show, which aired Sunday night.

The son of a Backstreet Boy is competing on season 23 of “American Idol.” Baylee Littrell, whose dad is Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell, auditioned for judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie during the Sunday,

Baylee Littrell, the son of Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell, was joined by his father during his American Idol audition.

Baylee Littrell grew up on the road with his dad — he was 8 or 9 when he started opening for the Backstreet Boys with a couple of songs. Now, he’s trying to carve out his own path in music as a country singer.

Baylee Littrell, son of Backstreet Boys legend Brian Littrell, took a major step in his music career Sunday night, March 9, earning a golden ticket to Hollywood on ‘American Idol.’ The 21-year-old from Atlanta,