Posted: Feb 5 2009, 03:53 PM
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May 28, 2010
Fotos de Brian en Mty
Por: vicky_littrell Posted: Mar 19 2009, 08:40 PM
Hola chicas!!!!!!!
Hola chicas!!!!!!!
No paso muy seguido x aca pero estoy al pendiente de lo que sucede gracias a los avisos que me mandan a mi correo, me he tomado un tiempo para compartir con ustedes algo que me tiene mega loca jajajaja, ps resulta que fui al concierto de Backstreet Boys a Monterrey el pasado 09-Marzo y en verdad jamás me imagine que tendria la oportunidad de ver a Brian asi de cerquita aaaa me moria cuando lo vi sali la verdad al principio pense aaaa no .... no es él, cuando de repente pasa a un lado d emi y levanta su hermosisima cara y esos perciosos ojos azules me mira aaaa me queria desmayar en ese momento me quede en la super baba jajaja ahi fue cuando pense noooooooo queeeeee es BRIAN aaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!! y mi amiga Lore me grita la cámara y yo asi toda sonsa le digo asi la cam jajajaja y ya la comence a buscar en mi bolso jajaja y ya cuando la encontre emprendi la corretiza jujuju mi Brian no se me iba a escapar jajaja aqui les traigounas imagenes que logre tomarle a mi amado Brian omg...omg.... esto es lo + cerca que he estado de él pero la proxima me regreso a Tampico con una foto o un autografo jijijiji weno espero disfruten las fotitos y tambien les dejo un videito jijij para que se rian de nosotras un rato ai todas como mensillas diciendo BRIAN...BRIAN...BRIAN jajajaja
Les dejo con las fotos aqui: http://s346.photobucket.com/albums/p405/tbsk_mexico/Bri%20en%20Monterrey/
Les dejo con las fotos aqui: http://s346.photobucket.com/albums/p405/tbsk_mexico/Bri%20en%20Monterrey/
Fotos: Viejas tomas de Kev
Posted: Apr 21 2009, 06:38 PM
Los Richardson en Hollywood, California, 19-04-2009.
Los Richardson en Hollywood, California, 19-04-2009.
Fotos: Nuevas fotos de Brasil
Posted: May 10 2009, 11:57 PM
Ahora del aeropuerto de Brasil embarcando para su llegada a Mexico
http%3A//s346.photobucket.com/albums/p405/tbsk_mexico/dejando%2520Brasil%2520con%2520rumbo%2520a%2520Mexico/
Ahora del aeropuerto de Brasil embarcando para su llegada a Mexico
http%3A//s346.photobucket.com/albums/p405/tbsk_mexico/dejando%2520Brasil%2520con%2520rumbo%2520a%2520Mexico/
Fotos: Concierto Monterrey
Posted: Mar 20 2009, 07:24 PM
Concierto
http://s346.photobucket.com/albums/p405/tbsk_mexico/Monterrey/
SC
http://s346.photobucket.com/albums/p405/tbsk_mexico/Monterrey/SC/
Source: Mariana Carter
Concierto
http://s346.photobucket.com/albums/p405/tbsk_mexico/Monterrey/
SC
http://s346.photobucket.com/albums/p405/tbsk_mexico/Monterrey/SC/
Source: Mariana Carter
Foto: Nick en el lago Havasu
Posted: May 19 2009, 02:39 PM
THE DIRTY ARMY: Yo Nik, I caught Nick Carter from the Backstreet Boys in Lake Havasu playing beer pong at my buddies house..total doucher, and his girlfriend is even worse.
I wouldn’t be surprised if he pulled a Leinhart and banged some 18 yr olds wearing pasties. Just say’.- nik
THE DIRTY ARMY: Yo Nik, I caught Nick Carter from the Backstreet Boys in Lake Havasu playing beer pong at my buddies house..total doucher, and his girlfriend is even worse.
I wouldn’t be surprised if he pulled a Leinhart and banged some 18 yr olds wearing pasties. Just say’.- nik
Dec 8, 2009
Quicknews, el newsletter del fanclub!
Posted: Nov 18 2008, 10:31 PM
LIVE VIDEO CHAT WITH AJ McLean 11/21/2008 @ 7:00PM
Will be taking place here on the Backstreet Boys Fan Club from Backstage at the Dodge Theater in Phoenix Arizona at 7PM local time (Phoenix AZ time).
This chat will be moderated and questions submitted via the chat room will be answered by AJ via the BSB Cam at http://fanclub.backstreetboys.com
Please visit http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html to convert the time to your local time zone.
En la pagina oficial de los chicos.
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/backstreet-boys-video-chat
Esta es la pagina y aun estan los del chat de Nick
ALERT: PHOENIX SHOW CANCELED (UPDATED)
November 21, 2008 @ 4:43 PM
Unfortunately we are going to have to cancel the show tonight in Phoenix Nick has a terrible fever of 103 (39.4ºC) and the doctor strongely advised Nick not to fly or perform tonight. We are all hoping that with rest Nick will be back and ready to kill it in Vegas and LA for all of you.
The Soundcheck party WILL take place.
S: Oficial Fan Club
AJ CHAT POSTPONED
November 21, 2008 @ 6:27 PM
Due to the cancellation of the Phoenix show we have been forced to postpone the chat with AJ. Please note that we are working feverishly to reschedule this chat for later this weekend. We will be posting the date and time as soon as we have them.
AJ Mclean Chat Rescheduled
November 21, 2008 @ 7:25 PM
The Aj Mclean chat has been rescheduled for November 22, 2008. It will take place between 7:00 - 7:30pm Pacific Standard Time from The Palms Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This chat will be moderated and questions submitted via the chat room will be answered by AJ via the BSB Cam.
Please visit http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html to convert the time to your local time zone.
Thanks for all your patience.
SOUTH AMERICA TICKETS AND VIP's
December 3, 2008 @ 5:27 PM
Hey everyone,
Just wanted to let everyone know that we will be offering advanced tickets for all of the upcoming South American dates (posted in the "tour" section). Keep checking back for more information!
15% off at AJ’s official store through December 15
Only 24 more shopping days till Christmas. In order to get you in the Holiday Spirit we have the following amazing offers for you:
15% off of EVERYTHING in the AJ McLean Store from now until December 15th!
Use discount code AJMCLEANUQ6AZ4YQ when checking out.
(This offer will be good until Monday, December 15th at 12:00pm EST.)
BSBTV LIVE STUDIO CAM
January 11, 2009 @ 7:59 PM
Rumor has it that we will be streaming live from the studio sometime this week. Keep checking back for more information!
New Tour Dates!
January 13, 2009 @ 10:35 AM
By now, you have probably noticed the four new shows posted in the tour section. The fan club presale for these tickets will begin tomorrow (1/14/09) at 10am PST (12pm). More information about VIPs will be posted soon. Enjoy!!!
Actualizado
By now, you have probably noticed the four new shows posted in the tour section. The fan club presale for these tickets will begin tomorrow (1/14/09) at 10am PST. VIPs for Mexico will be available starting Monday. Enjoy!!!
These tickets will be 'will-call' only and will only be available for pickup at the venue. When buying the tickets, please put the name of the person using the ticket as the 'Shipping Name'. If more than one ticket is being purchased only one of the names is required. Please, no name changes. We will be submitting the information to the venues immediately after the sale and they will be taking care of everything from there.
Estos tickets no se enviarán y estarán solo disponibles para recoger en el recinto del concierto. Cuando compréis las entradas, por favor poned el nombre de la persona que usa la entrada como Nombre de envío. Si se compra más de una entrada, sólo es necesario poner un nombre. Por favor, no cambiéis los nombres. Nosotros mandaremos la información a los recintos inmediatamente después de la compra y ellos se encargarán desde allí.
CALL THE BACKSTREET BOYS (INTERNATIONAL NUMBERS NOW!)
February 4, 2009 @ 6:37 PM
Hey everyone,
We have added new international numbers for the Backstreet Boys. Keep checking back as we will be adding new countries all the time!
U.S.A.: 818 - 287-8965
Canada: 416 800 0728
Peru: 01 708 5476
El Salvador: 2113 3724
Argentina: 011 5239 1401
Chile: 02 585 6924
Puerto Rico: 787 395 7151
Japan: 03 4520 9338
Australia: 02 8014 7538
Brazil: 021 3958 0639
ATTENTION FACEBOOK USERS
Send a text to "fan thebackstreetboys" to FBOOK (32665) from any mobile phone, and you will be added as fans instantly. Standard charges may apply. (check with your mobile provider)
Nick Carter in People!
February 4, 2009 @ 3:50 PM
Nick Carter will be featured in People Magazine that is released this Friday.
VIDEO
http://www.people.com/people/videos/0,,202...rect-nick_video
READ
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20257161,00.html
Oh and be sure to comment here
http://perezhilton.com/2009-02-05-dayum-3#respond
VIP Times
February 11, 2009 @ 12:39 PM
There are a few VIPs left for the following shows:
2.21.09 - San Juan, Puerto Rico
2.27.09 - Caracas, Venezuela
3.09.09 - Monterrey, Mexico
3.10.09 - Torreon, Mexico
You can get them here
VIP meeting times are the same as the Soundcheck Party times.
2.21.09 - San Juan, Puerto Rico
You will need to meet Justin at the Coliseo De Puerto Rico box office by 5:30 pm the day of the show. Please remember to bring your photo ID to check in.
VIP meeting times are the same as the Soundcheck Party times.
Soundcheck winners for this show have been notified by a message from 'admin' on their profiles. Congratulations!
2.25.09 - Lima, Peru
You will need to meet Justin at the Explanada Sur del Estadio Monumental box office by 2:00 pm the day of the show. Please remember to bring your photo ID to check in.
2.27.09 - Caracas, Venezuela
You will need to meet Justin at the Estacionamiento Del CCCT box office by 2:00 pm the day of the show. Please remember to bring your photo ID to check in.
3.01.09 - Santiago, Chile
You will need to meet Justin at the Arena Santiago box office by 2:30 pm the day of the show. Please remember to bring your photo ID to check in.
3.03.09 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
You will need to meet Justin at the Luna Park box office by 5:00 pm the day of the show. Please remember to bring your photo ID to check in.
3.05.09 - Sao Paulo, Brazil
You will need to meet Justin at the Credicard Hall box office by 4:00 pm the day of the show. Please remember to bring your photo ID to check in.
3.07.09 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
You will need to meet Justin at the Citibank Hall box office by 6:00 pm the day of the show. Please remember to bring your photo ID to check in.
More information coming soon!
Live from the o2 arena
February 13, 2009 @ 9:23 PM
Live from the o2 arena in London, the Backstreet Boys deliver an electric live show with energetic performances of best-loved favorites. Backstreet Boys Live From London premieres Sunday, February 15th, at 8 PM ET only on HDNet. http://www.hd.net/watch_at_home.html
Happy Valentines Day (UPDATED NUMBERS)!
February 14, 2009 @ 9:26 AM
Be sure to call into the official Backstreet Boys line today for a special message.
USA - (818) 287-8965
El salvador: 2113 3724
Chile: 02 585 6924
Italy: 066 2207287
Brazil: 021 3958 0639
Australia: 02 8014 7538
U.K.: 020 3051 0081
Canada: 416 800 0728
Peru: 01 708 5476
Argentina: 011 5239 1401
Puerto Rico: 787 395 7151
Spain: 91 189 8107
Japan: 03 4520 9338
No line in your country yet? Visit www.saynow.com/bsb to listen online!
VIP Times
February 19, 2009 @ 2:54 PM
There are a few VIPs left for the following shows:
3.09.09 - Monterrey, Mexico
3.10.09 - Torreon, Mexico
More information coming soon!
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
February 19, 2009 @ 4:52 PM
Find out what it means to me....
Any members acting in a disrespectful manner will be suspended and, if the behavior continues, will be banned.
Questions? Read the terms of use here.
If you aren't sure what this news post is about, congratulations....you are awesome.
BSB on YOUTUBE
February 24, 2009 @ 5:25 PM
Hey everyone,
We will be uploading videos daily from the south american tour. Here is a clip from the Boys getting to the airport in Lima Peru.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwHEMzbgk1U...ys.com/news.php
BACKSTREET BOYS ON TWITTER
February 20, 2009 @ 10:19 PM
Follow the Boys in Real Time @ http://www.twitter.com/backstreetboys
San Juan Soundcheck
February 25, 2009 @ 4:45 PM
Pictures are now posted. http://soundcheck.backstreetboys.com/album.php?id=122
Offline Time
February 28, 2009 @ 8:08 PM
Hello Backstreet Boys Fan Community Members,
This is a announcement to let you know that the website www.backstreetboys.com is back online. We do want to let you know that no personal member information was compromised and here at Ground Ctrl we do not store any credit card information.
Thank you,
Ground Ctrl Support
BSB on YOUTUBE
March 1, 2009 @ 11:01 AM
Hey everyone,
Just wanted to let you know we added more videos to our youtube channel. Don't worry we have all kinds of exclusive video for the fan club that will be posted later this week
http://www.youtube.com/user/bsbofficial
BSB Stream
March 1, 2009 @ 1:54 PM
Hey its Justin, Depending on the internet, I am going to try and do some streaming with the boys tonight from Chile. Stay tuned!
New BSB.com
March 3, 2009 @ 9:40 AM
Hey EVERYONE,
We wanted to invite you over to the new bsbblog site. The guys as you know are ramping up with a new album and we wanted to make it a little easier for everyone to get updates on everything. Don't worry, we still have tons of great content just for you Go to town! - http://blog.backstreetboys.com
What: Club/Group Meeting
Host: Backstreet Army Venezuela
Start Time: Today, April 17 at 5:00pm
End Time: Today, April 17 at 8:00pm
Where: http://www.myspace.com/howiedorough
LIVE VIDEO CHAT WITH AJ McLean 11/21/2008 @ 7:00PM
Will be taking place here on the Backstreet Boys Fan Club from Backstage at the Dodge Theater in Phoenix Arizona at 7PM local time (Phoenix AZ time).
This chat will be moderated and questions submitted via the chat room will be answered by AJ via the BSB Cam at http://fanclub.backstreetboys.com
Please visit http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html to convert the time to your local time zone.
En la pagina oficial de los chicos.
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/backstreet-boys-video-chat
Esta es la pagina y aun estan los del chat de Nick
ALERT: PHOENIX SHOW CANCELED (UPDATED)
November 21, 2008 @ 4:43 PM
Unfortunately we are going to have to cancel the show tonight in Phoenix Nick has a terrible fever of 103 (39.4ºC) and the doctor strongely advised Nick not to fly or perform tonight. We are all hoping that with rest Nick will be back and ready to kill it in Vegas and LA for all of you.
The Soundcheck party WILL take place.
S: Oficial Fan Club
AJ CHAT POSTPONED
November 21, 2008 @ 6:27 PM
Due to the cancellation of the Phoenix show we have been forced to postpone the chat with AJ. Please note that we are working feverishly to reschedule this chat for later this weekend. We will be posting the date and time as soon as we have them.
AJ Mclean Chat Rescheduled
November 21, 2008 @ 7:25 PM
The Aj Mclean chat has been rescheduled for November 22, 2008. It will take place between 7:00 - 7:30pm Pacific Standard Time from The Palms Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This chat will be moderated and questions submitted via the chat room will be answered by AJ via the BSB Cam.
Please visit http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html to convert the time to your local time zone.
Thanks for all your patience.
SOUTH AMERICA TICKETS AND VIP's
December 3, 2008 @ 5:27 PM
Hey everyone,
Just wanted to let everyone know that we will be offering advanced tickets for all of the upcoming South American dates (posted in the "tour" section). Keep checking back for more information!
15% off at AJ’s official store through December 15
Only 24 more shopping days till Christmas. In order to get you in the Holiday Spirit we have the following amazing offers for you:
15% off of EVERYTHING in the AJ McLean Store from now until December 15th!
Use discount code AJMCLEANUQ6AZ4YQ when checking out.
(This offer will be good until Monday, December 15th at 12:00pm EST.)
BSBTV LIVE STUDIO CAM
January 11, 2009 @ 7:59 PM
Rumor has it that we will be streaming live from the studio sometime this week. Keep checking back for more information!
New Tour Dates!
January 13, 2009 @ 10:35 AM
By now, you have probably noticed the four new shows posted in the tour section. The fan club presale for these tickets will begin tomorrow (1/14/09) at 10am PST (12pm). More information about VIPs will be posted soon. Enjoy!!!
Actualizado
By now, you have probably noticed the four new shows posted in the tour section. The fan club presale for these tickets will begin tomorrow (1/14/09) at 10am PST. VIPs for Mexico will be available starting Monday. Enjoy!!!
These tickets will be 'will-call' only and will only be available for pickup at the venue. When buying the tickets, please put the name of the person using the ticket as the 'Shipping Name'. If more than one ticket is being purchased only one of the names is required. Please, no name changes. We will be submitting the information to the venues immediately after the sale and they will be taking care of everything from there.
Estos tickets no se enviarán y estarán solo disponibles para recoger en el recinto del concierto. Cuando compréis las entradas, por favor poned el nombre de la persona que usa la entrada como Nombre de envío. Si se compra más de una entrada, sólo es necesario poner un nombre. Por favor, no cambiéis los nombres. Nosotros mandaremos la información a los recintos inmediatamente después de la compra y ellos se encargarán desde allí.
CALL THE BACKSTREET BOYS (INTERNATIONAL NUMBERS NOW!)
February 4, 2009 @ 6:37 PM
Hey everyone,
We have added new international numbers for the Backstreet Boys. Keep checking back as we will be adding new countries all the time!
U.S.A.: 818 - 287-8965
Canada: 416 800 0728
Peru: 01 708 5476
El Salvador: 2113 3724
Argentina: 011 5239 1401
Chile: 02 585 6924
Puerto Rico: 787 395 7151
Japan: 03 4520 9338
Australia: 02 8014 7538
Brazil: 021 3958 0639
ATTENTION FACEBOOK USERS
Send a text to "fan thebackstreetboys" to FBOOK (32665) from any mobile phone, and you will be added as fans instantly. Standard charges may apply. (check with your mobile provider)
Nick Carter in People!
February 4, 2009 @ 3:50 PM
Nick Carter will be featured in People Magazine that is released this Friday.
VIDEO
http://www.people.com/people/videos/0,,202...rect-nick_video
READ
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20257161,00.html
Oh and be sure to comment here
http://perezhilton.com/2009-02-05-dayum-3#respond
VIP Times
February 11, 2009 @ 12:39 PM
There are a few VIPs left for the following shows:
2.21.09 - San Juan, Puerto Rico
2.27.09 - Caracas, Venezuela
3.09.09 - Monterrey, Mexico
3.10.09 - Torreon, Mexico
You can get them here
VIP meeting times are the same as the Soundcheck Party times.
2.21.09 - San Juan, Puerto Rico
You will need to meet Justin at the Coliseo De Puerto Rico box office by 5:30 pm the day of the show. Please remember to bring your photo ID to check in.
VIP meeting times are the same as the Soundcheck Party times.
Soundcheck winners for this show have been notified by a message from 'admin' on their profiles. Congratulations!
2.25.09 - Lima, Peru
You will need to meet Justin at the Explanada Sur del Estadio Monumental box office by 2:00 pm the day of the show. Please remember to bring your photo ID to check in.
2.27.09 - Caracas, Venezuela
You will need to meet Justin at the Estacionamiento Del CCCT box office by 2:00 pm the day of the show. Please remember to bring your photo ID to check in.
3.01.09 - Santiago, Chile
You will need to meet Justin at the Arena Santiago box office by 2:30 pm the day of the show. Please remember to bring your photo ID to check in.
3.03.09 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
You will need to meet Justin at the Luna Park box office by 5:00 pm the day of the show. Please remember to bring your photo ID to check in.
3.05.09 - Sao Paulo, Brazil
You will need to meet Justin at the Credicard Hall box office by 4:00 pm the day of the show. Please remember to bring your photo ID to check in.
3.07.09 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
You will need to meet Justin at the Citibank Hall box office by 6:00 pm the day of the show. Please remember to bring your photo ID to check in.
More information coming soon!
Live from the o2 arena
February 13, 2009 @ 9:23 PM
Live from the o2 arena in London, the Backstreet Boys deliver an electric live show with energetic performances of best-loved favorites. Backstreet Boys Live From London premieres Sunday, February 15th, at 8 PM ET only on HDNet. http://www.hd.net/watch_at_home.html
Happy Valentines Day (UPDATED NUMBERS)!
February 14, 2009 @ 9:26 AM
Be sure to call into the official Backstreet Boys line today for a special message.
USA - (818) 287-8965
El salvador: 2113 3724
Chile: 02 585 6924
Italy: 066 2207287
Brazil: 021 3958 0639
Australia: 02 8014 7538
U.K.: 020 3051 0081
Canada: 416 800 0728
Peru: 01 708 5476
Argentina: 011 5239 1401
Puerto Rico: 787 395 7151
Spain: 91 189 8107
Japan: 03 4520 9338
No line in your country yet? Visit www.saynow.com/bsb to listen online!
VIP Times
February 19, 2009 @ 2:54 PM
There are a few VIPs left for the following shows:
3.09.09 - Monterrey, Mexico
3.10.09 - Torreon, Mexico
More information coming soon!
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
February 19, 2009 @ 4:52 PM
Find out what it means to me....
Any members acting in a disrespectful manner will be suspended and, if the behavior continues, will be banned.
Questions? Read the terms of use here.
If you aren't sure what this news post is about, congratulations....you are awesome.
BSB on YOUTUBE
February 24, 2009 @ 5:25 PM
Hey everyone,
We will be uploading videos daily from the south american tour. Here is a clip from the Boys getting to the airport in Lima Peru.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwHEMzbgk1U...ys.com/news.php
BACKSTREET BOYS ON TWITTER
February 20, 2009 @ 10:19 PM
Follow the Boys in Real Time @ http://www.twitter.com/backstreetboys
San Juan Soundcheck
February 25, 2009 @ 4:45 PM
Pictures are now posted. http://soundcheck.backstreetboys.com/album.php?id=122
Offline Time
February 28, 2009 @ 8:08 PM
Hello Backstreet Boys Fan Community Members,
This is a announcement to let you know that the website www.backstreetboys.com is back online. We do want to let you know that no personal member information was compromised and here at Ground Ctrl we do not store any credit card information.
Thank you,
Ground Ctrl Support
BSB on YOUTUBE
March 1, 2009 @ 11:01 AM
Hey everyone,
Just wanted to let you know we added more videos to our youtube channel. Don't worry we have all kinds of exclusive video for the fan club that will be posted later this week
http://www.youtube.com/user/bsbofficial
BSB Stream
March 1, 2009 @ 1:54 PM
Hey its Justin, Depending on the internet, I am going to try and do some streaming with the boys tonight from Chile. Stay tuned!
New BSB.com
March 3, 2009 @ 9:40 AM
Hey EVERYONE,
We wanted to invite you over to the new bsbblog site. The guys as you know are ramping up with a new album and we wanted to make it a little easier for everyone to get updates on everything. Don't worry, we still have tons of great content just for you Go to town! - http://blog.backstreetboys.com
What: Club/Group Meeting
Host: Backstreet Army Venezuela
Start Time: Today, April 17 at 5:00pm
End Time: Today, April 17 at 8:00pm
Where: http://www.myspace.com/howiedorough
Brian Judges Independent Music Awards
Posted: Jul 15 2008, 11:44 PM
... In the meantime, Walker will be one of several guest judges for this year's Independent Music Awards, which will be awarded in December. As an independent musician himself now, Walker sees the importance of drawing attention to independent artists.
"I think because it's important for good music to get heard, since for years it hasn't been. Plus, a backstreet boy is a judge! That is sweet," joked Walker in reference to guest judge Brian Littrell. "If I can help someone else get a shot at something through music, I would have wanted the same thing for me."
... In the meantime, Walker will be one of several guest judges for this year's Independent Music Awards, which will be awarded in December. As an independent musician himself now, Walker sees the importance of drawing attention to independent artists.
"I think because it's important for good music to get heard, since for years it hasn't been. Plus, a backstreet boy is a judge! That is sweet," joked Walker in reference to guest judge Brian Littrell. "If I can help someone else get a shot at something through music, I would have wanted the same thing for me."
ENTREVISTA A BRIAN EN INROCK
Posted: Jul 20 2008, 12:17 AM
Es algo vieja la entrevista es de Agosto 13, 2006!
-Brian, bienvenido a Japón!
Gracias por invitarme, estoy muy contento de regresar a Japón
-Que lindo!
Baylee? Sí, él esta bien. Es la primera vez que él viene a Japón, estoy contento de poder venir aquí con mi familia .
-Él dice alguna cosa sobre Japón?
Él ama Japón! Le gustan los autos japoneses y sus construcciones.
- Él sabe lo popular que eres en Japón?
Yo creo que él es mas popular que yo! *s*
-Porque Kevin no puede trabajar con un proyecto de solista y Backstreet Boys?
haha, No sé que quiere hacer solo
- Tu piensas eso?
Yo tambien le pregunte
- Y que te dijo?
Él dijo que sería dificil continuar con Backstreet Boys mentalmente. Yo solo respeto su opinión. No sé la razón de su retiro claramente. Así que le pregunte sobre esto. Él quiere hacer mas cosas que Backstreet Boys. Tiene una produccion de hacer música para películas (soundtracks) e intentar actuar otravez
- Yo estuve shokeada al saber esa noticia.
Yo tambien. Estuve muy shokeado
- Cuando les comento sobre esto?
Durante el Tour Never Gone en Europe. El me comentó su opinion. No somos niños. Nos respetamos uno al otro.
- Es una salida pacífica.
Le pedí desesperamente que no se saliera. Discutimos amargamente sobre esto. Hice lo que pude para hacerle ver que él podría ser compatible con un proyecto solista en un grupo. Pero, es su vida y el tiene que decidir que hacer con ella. Él es mi primo y mejor amigo y tengo que respetarlo.
- Has pensado en una desintegración?
Nosotros hablamos sobre esto. Las fans aceptarán a Backstreet Boys de cuatro? Pero, nosotros pensamos en que deberíamos ser Backstreet Boys.
Nos preguntamos "Quiero hacer música de Backstreet Boys otravez??". Así que dijimos "Yes". Nosotros no podemos dejar el grupo, porque hemos tenido grandes momentos como Backstreet Boys.
- Eso es genial.
No lo culpamos. Él vive cerca de nuestro estudio de grabación. Así que le llame cuando fui a Los Angéles. Él no salió de nuestra vida, pero no saldrá en el siguiente album. Deseaba que él cambiará de opinión.
Es algo vieja la entrevista es de Agosto 13, 2006!
-Brian, bienvenido a Japón!
Gracias por invitarme, estoy muy contento de regresar a Japón
-Que lindo!
Baylee? Sí, él esta bien. Es la primera vez que él viene a Japón, estoy contento de poder venir aquí con mi familia .
-Él dice alguna cosa sobre Japón?
Él ama Japón! Le gustan los autos japoneses y sus construcciones.
- Él sabe lo popular que eres en Japón?
Yo creo que él es mas popular que yo! *s*
-Porque Kevin no puede trabajar con un proyecto de solista y Backstreet Boys?
haha, No sé que quiere hacer solo
- Tu piensas eso?
Yo tambien le pregunte
- Y que te dijo?
Él dijo que sería dificil continuar con Backstreet Boys mentalmente. Yo solo respeto su opinión. No sé la razón de su retiro claramente. Así que le pregunte sobre esto. Él quiere hacer mas cosas que Backstreet Boys. Tiene una produccion de hacer música para películas (soundtracks) e intentar actuar otravez
- Yo estuve shokeada al saber esa noticia.
Yo tambien. Estuve muy shokeado
- Cuando les comento sobre esto?
Durante el Tour Never Gone en Europe. El me comentó su opinion. No somos niños. Nos respetamos uno al otro.
- Es una salida pacífica.
Le pedí desesperamente que no se saliera. Discutimos amargamente sobre esto. Hice lo que pude para hacerle ver que él podría ser compatible con un proyecto solista en un grupo. Pero, es su vida y el tiene que decidir que hacer con ella. Él es mi primo y mejor amigo y tengo que respetarlo.
- Has pensado en una desintegración?
Nosotros hablamos sobre esto. Las fans aceptarán a Backstreet Boys de cuatro? Pero, nosotros pensamos en que deberíamos ser Backstreet Boys.
Nos preguntamos "Quiero hacer música de Backstreet Boys otravez??". Así que dijimos "Yes". Nosotros no podemos dejar el grupo, porque hemos tenido grandes momentos como Backstreet Boys.
- Eso es genial.
No lo culpamos. Él vive cerca de nuestro estudio de grabación. Así que le llame cuando fui a Los Angéles. Él no salió de nuestra vida, pero no saldrá en el siguiente album. Deseaba que él cambiará de opinión.
Brian Interview on Christianity Today
Posted: Jul 20 2008, 12:25 AM
De regreso a sus viejas calles
Los Backstreet boys han sido uno de los super grupos pop de toda la decada, vendiendo mas de 76 millones de discos. Pero Brian Littrell esperaba algo diferente, creyo al llamado del regreso de la musica cristiana que ha traido. En el 2005 , los charts remarcaron la cancion de "In Christ Alone" incluida en la compilacion WoW N0. 1s que iria a ganar el premio inspiracional de la musica. Y justo en ese mes, Littrell Littrel lanzo su album debut como solista "Welcome Home". Es como un paso hacia afuera de los backstreet boys, quienes no demostraron compromiso con la Fe de Littrell una situacion que a veces deja tension con el grupo, incluyendo una portada del fotoshot para la revista Rolling Stone cuando los chicos les pidieron que posaran con algunas mujeres desnudas. Littrell se nego, causando enojo en sus compañeros pero gloria de sus fans quienes apreciaron la postura que el tomo. En esta entrevista, el habla acerca de su nuevo projecto, Su fondo Christiano, y su experiencia celebre con los Backstreet boys a lo de los años.
Has cantado con los Backstreet Boys todos estos años, sorprendentes elogios, premios, y estrellato mundial. Porque lanzar un album como solista?
BL: Realmente no es mi oportunidad. Dios me ha dejado en este camino para prepararme para este proyecto, o cosas asi. Esto ha sido un sueño mio desde niño cantando en una iglesia de Lexington, Kentuky. He escrito musica Cristiana por mucho tiempo, y ahora he tenido la oportunidad de mostrarla a otros. Mi enfoque ha sido Dios y su oportunidad, y cuando la oportunidad de dios es correcta, Porque no?
Como entonces respondes a los escepticos que dicen que simplemente estas usando tu exito para capitalizar en el escenario de la musica Cristiana?
BL: Pienso que el disco habla por si solo. La primera cancion "My answer is you", habla acerca de como hay una diferencia en el mundo cuando la fe esta en tu Corazon. La rason de esa fe, por esa esperanza, es Dios. Estoy aqui para profesar mi fe y apretar el paso. No tiene nada que ver con diferencias. Todo tiene que ver con Dios y su oportunidad.
Mucha gente no se da cuenta de un fuerte fondo Cristiano.
BL: He cantado en la iglesia desde que tenia 4 años. Mis padres cantaban en el coro de la iglesia, asiq ue creci en ese ambiente de amor hacia el canto, rodeado por musica Cristiana. Tengo un don natural dado por dios y fui capaz de usar ese regalo para revivar y otras iglesias en el area.
Y estas planenado tomar ese amor a la musica y estudiar en la universidad y empesar a ser lider?
BL: Si, he investigado en la Universidad biblica de cincinnati. Ellos actualmente se acercaron a mi con una beca de cuatro años, pero todavia no hiba en el ultimo año de la preparatoria en aquel tiempo. Asi que tuve que esperar un año antes de que pudiera entrar. Antes de que eso pasara, mi primo Kevin Richardson me llamo diciendo "Quiero que vengas a Orlando y tratar de entrar al grupo". Eso me llevo a los Backstreet Boys, y ahi he estado por 13 años.
Tu eres el primer Backstreet boy en lanzar un album como solista. Tu dijiste que los otros lo habian escuchado y le dieron su bendicion. Kevin y los demas son creyentes? Ha sido Welcome home una herramienta de testigo?
BL: Tu sabes, realmente no puedo hablar en nombre de ellos como si como no ellos son creyentes,. Dios siempre tuvo ese plan de poneme con los Backstreet Boys. Pienso que es super ser capaz de mostrar este mensaje y la musica, no solo conlas fans de Backstreet boys, si no tambien con ellos mismos. A ellos les gusto el material, y me han apoyado a donde yo voy a donde mi viaje de fe me lleva. Pienso que eso hace una gran combinacion y tener una fuerte creencia en el medio de una banda con una plataforma como esa.
Has sido dificil ser el unico Cristiano en el grupo?
BL: Al principio, ser el unico con ese fondo religioso y fuerte fe, seguro. Habia veces que los otros chicos se preguntaban el porque mi vista diferia de otros en el grupo. Pero pienso que la gente trata de entenderrse cada uno como las relaciones que
cresen atraves del tiempo, y hemos aprendido que todos no necesitamos uno al oto. Jugamos un cierto papel en el grupo, y si eso puede azotar estos chicos un poquito, mostrarles y ayudarles a darse cuenta que hay una luz al final del tunel, entonces ya hice mi parte.
Has sentido presion de tu exito celebre, de tu disco, de tus amigos en Backstreet Boys al participar en algo que choque con tus creencias?
BL:Una vez me pidieron ser un invitado en el show de Howard Stern con howie y Kevin. No era que ellos me presionaran, pero ellos me bromearon y trataron de persuadirme en ir al show, diciendoq ue seria divertido. Pero se de que se trata el show de Stern y no necesitaba o queria ser parte de el.
No hay tambien un tiempo en el que rechasabas ser parte de la portada de Rolling Stone con el resto de los BSB?
BL: Cierto, fue la idea del fotografo de rodearnos de mujeres desnudas, tratando de hacernos ver mas grandes qwue la vida. Eso no encaja con mis creencias, no era para mi. Los otros chicos me acribillaron con preguntas, tratando de explicar el porque necesitaba hacer esto pero no apareci ahi. Ultimamente fue una cosa de Dios. Ese suceso hiso que tuviera una foto mia separada explicando elporque no apareci en la revista con el resto de de los chicos, y como no queria postrarme de esa manera. He recivido mucho apoyo de las fans a causa de eso, gracias a me por mostrarme que soy real y que llevo a cabo verdaderamente mis creencias.
Es dificil ser un modelo para esas fans, considerando que muchas niñas te consideran una super estrella o que estas guapo?
BL: Quiero que las backstreet fasns me vean y vean estabilidad. Se quien soy como persona, como padre y como marido. Y creo que uno de muchas rasones que Dios
me puso en medio de los BSB . Hay muchas estrellas que hoy no se dan cuenta del impacto que han causado en la gente joven. Ser una superestrella es grandioso,
siempre y cuando puedas ser un modelo positivo.
Cuando entonces permaneces como un modelo positivo y sigues apegado a tu fe?
BL: Dios me apega. Mi relacion con mis afectos en cada movimiento que hago. Sigo todo lo que es mas importante para mi cerca de mi: mi familia, mi biblia, mi x-box solo bromeaba. Basicamente tu eres tu ambiente (en el camino), me rodeo de cosas positivas y sigo orando.
Ahora que tu album ha estado afuera por un tiempo, que respuestas has recivido tanto de Cristianos como del mercado profano.
BL: He recivido muchas respuestas positivas de ambos mercados. La gente parece estar recibiendo con brazos y Corazon abiertos, y estan interesados en las historias
que quiero compartir acerca de mi relacion con dios y mi Fe. He estado abrumado, para ser honesto. Rezo que este disco rompa algunas barreras para ayudar a que
la musica Cristiana pueda ser super otravez.
Hay un tiempo especifico donde sientas que la musica Cristiana fue asombrosa o que se perdio su momento, o piensas que la
musica Cristiana jamas se bajo de sus estandares de la musica?
BL: Hubo un tiempo en que la musica Cristiana era todo loq ue yo escuchaba desde Michael W. Smith y Michael english hasta Sandi Patty y Larnelle Harris.
Entonces cuando cuando entre ala corriente principal de la muscia en el mundo, empese escuchando mucha musica profana. Hoy los grupos estan rompiendo
las barreras, como el exito de Switchfoot o en la radio tocan MercyMe's "I can only imagine". es bueno porque comiensas a dividir que eso existe. Nada
parece querer tocar ambos formatos en al radio, pero la musica cristiana es gradual y empieza a ser aceptada, lo cuial pienso que es grndioso porque puedes
llegar a mas gente si tu musica es tocada en ambos formatos. Pero ese no es mi ultimo objetivo.
Que esperas alcansar con este album? Estas usando tu fama como una plataforma para mostrar a Jesus con otroso que no solian escuchar muscia cristiana?
BL: la gente esta atraida con el projecto porque estoy en Backstreet boys. Eso es bueno, pero espero que la musica y el mensaje viaje hasta Cristo. Realmente no he tenido expectativas al hacer este disco, pero siento que era loq ue nesecitaba ser y retransmitir mi mensaje en una manera positiva. Voy a trabajar duro para promover este proyecto, salir y hablar de el, mientras espero que llegue a toda la gente posible, aun en el lado profano. No es por las ventas; es por mi Corazon y mi relacion con Cristo. Rezo para que la gente le de esa oportunidad. Este proyecto no es para mi. No es por exito, otro que hago o que se pretenda hacer, es llevar el mensaje de Jesus.
Que piensas que tienen que ofrecer la musica Cristiana musicalmente al mundo, fama y reconocimiento?
BL: Mi proyecto se alimenta de lo que escuche cuando niño. asi como la muscia Cristiana, escuche el gospel inspiracional y tradicional. Este proyecto salio de los otros tres. Tengo un coro gospel en "Your keep givin' me" y "We lift you up" Entonces "Angels and Heros" y "Gone without goodbye" van mas del lado inspiracional. No estan directo hacia la religion, pero esa era mi inspiracion. Tan lejos como musica Cristiana tipica, Hay en "my answer is you, "welcome home" y "over my head", queria que mi proyecto estubiera bien redondeado, y diferente al mismo tiempo. Quiero que la gente escuche y encuentre algo nuevo cada vez que lo escuche.
Donde hay cualquier retos o diferencias de ti al ir a la musica principal como una de los artistas que mas ha vendido?
BL: No hay mucha diferencia mas quelas cancioens que son tocadas. La Radio es radio es una salida. y el mercado de cds es el mercado de cds.
Que es lo mas importante en tu vidas en este momento?
BL: Tengo que decir que mi familia y mi fe. No hay nada mas reconfortante que tener una amorosa esposa Leighanne y mi pequeño niño Baylee a mi lado. He sido bendecido por lo que Dios me ha dado y espero qu este disco me provee para darme muchas cosas a cambio.
Source: http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/interviews/2006/brianlittrell-0706.html
De regreso a sus viejas calles
Los Backstreet boys han sido uno de los super grupos pop de toda la decada, vendiendo mas de 76 millones de discos. Pero Brian Littrell esperaba algo diferente, creyo al llamado del regreso de la musica cristiana que ha traido. En el 2005 , los charts remarcaron la cancion de "In Christ Alone" incluida en la compilacion WoW N0. 1s que iria a ganar el premio inspiracional de la musica. Y justo en ese mes, Littrell Littrel lanzo su album debut como solista "Welcome Home". Es como un paso hacia afuera de los backstreet boys, quienes no demostraron compromiso con la Fe de Littrell una situacion que a veces deja tension con el grupo, incluyendo una portada del fotoshot para la revista Rolling Stone cuando los chicos les pidieron que posaran con algunas mujeres desnudas. Littrell se nego, causando enojo en sus compañeros pero gloria de sus fans quienes apreciaron la postura que el tomo. En esta entrevista, el habla acerca de su nuevo projecto, Su fondo Christiano, y su experiencia celebre con los Backstreet boys a lo de los años.
Has cantado con los Backstreet Boys todos estos años, sorprendentes elogios, premios, y estrellato mundial. Porque lanzar un album como solista?
BL: Realmente no es mi oportunidad. Dios me ha dejado en este camino para prepararme para este proyecto, o cosas asi. Esto ha sido un sueño mio desde niño cantando en una iglesia de Lexington, Kentuky. He escrito musica Cristiana por mucho tiempo, y ahora he tenido la oportunidad de mostrarla a otros. Mi enfoque ha sido Dios y su oportunidad, y cuando la oportunidad de dios es correcta, Porque no?
Como entonces respondes a los escepticos que dicen que simplemente estas usando tu exito para capitalizar en el escenario de la musica Cristiana?
BL: Pienso que el disco habla por si solo. La primera cancion "My answer is you", habla acerca de como hay una diferencia en el mundo cuando la fe esta en tu Corazon. La rason de esa fe, por esa esperanza, es Dios. Estoy aqui para profesar mi fe y apretar el paso. No tiene nada que ver con diferencias. Todo tiene que ver con Dios y su oportunidad.
Mucha gente no se da cuenta de un fuerte fondo Cristiano.
BL: He cantado en la iglesia desde que tenia 4 años. Mis padres cantaban en el coro de la iglesia, asiq ue creci en ese ambiente de amor hacia el canto, rodeado por musica Cristiana. Tengo un don natural dado por dios y fui capaz de usar ese regalo para revivar y otras iglesias en el area.
Y estas planenado tomar ese amor a la musica y estudiar en la universidad y empesar a ser lider?
BL: Si, he investigado en la Universidad biblica de cincinnati. Ellos actualmente se acercaron a mi con una beca de cuatro años, pero todavia no hiba en el ultimo año de la preparatoria en aquel tiempo. Asi que tuve que esperar un año antes de que pudiera entrar. Antes de que eso pasara, mi primo Kevin Richardson me llamo diciendo "Quiero que vengas a Orlando y tratar de entrar al grupo". Eso me llevo a los Backstreet Boys, y ahi he estado por 13 años.
Tu eres el primer Backstreet boy en lanzar un album como solista. Tu dijiste que los otros lo habian escuchado y le dieron su bendicion. Kevin y los demas son creyentes? Ha sido Welcome home una herramienta de testigo?
BL: Tu sabes, realmente no puedo hablar en nombre de ellos como si como no ellos son creyentes,. Dios siempre tuvo ese plan de poneme con los Backstreet Boys. Pienso que es super ser capaz de mostrar este mensaje y la musica, no solo conlas fans de Backstreet boys, si no tambien con ellos mismos. A ellos les gusto el material, y me han apoyado a donde yo voy a donde mi viaje de fe me lleva. Pienso que eso hace una gran combinacion y tener una fuerte creencia en el medio de una banda con una plataforma como esa.
Has sido dificil ser el unico Cristiano en el grupo?
BL: Al principio, ser el unico con ese fondo religioso y fuerte fe, seguro. Habia veces que los otros chicos se preguntaban el porque mi vista diferia de otros en el grupo. Pero pienso que la gente trata de entenderrse cada uno como las relaciones que
cresen atraves del tiempo, y hemos aprendido que todos no necesitamos uno al oto. Jugamos un cierto papel en el grupo, y si eso puede azotar estos chicos un poquito, mostrarles y ayudarles a darse cuenta que hay una luz al final del tunel, entonces ya hice mi parte.
Has sentido presion de tu exito celebre, de tu disco, de tus amigos en Backstreet Boys al participar en algo que choque con tus creencias?
BL:Una vez me pidieron ser un invitado en el show de Howard Stern con howie y Kevin. No era que ellos me presionaran, pero ellos me bromearon y trataron de persuadirme en ir al show, diciendoq ue seria divertido. Pero se de que se trata el show de Stern y no necesitaba o queria ser parte de el.
No hay tambien un tiempo en el que rechasabas ser parte de la portada de Rolling Stone con el resto de los BSB?
BL: Cierto, fue la idea del fotografo de rodearnos de mujeres desnudas, tratando de hacernos ver mas grandes qwue la vida. Eso no encaja con mis creencias, no era para mi. Los otros chicos me acribillaron con preguntas, tratando de explicar el porque necesitaba hacer esto pero no apareci ahi. Ultimamente fue una cosa de Dios. Ese suceso hiso que tuviera una foto mia separada explicando elporque no apareci en la revista con el resto de de los chicos, y como no queria postrarme de esa manera. He recivido mucho apoyo de las fans a causa de eso, gracias a me por mostrarme que soy real y que llevo a cabo verdaderamente mis creencias.
Es dificil ser un modelo para esas fans, considerando que muchas niñas te consideran una super estrella o que estas guapo?
BL: Quiero que las backstreet fasns me vean y vean estabilidad. Se quien soy como persona, como padre y como marido. Y creo que uno de muchas rasones que Dios
me puso en medio de los BSB . Hay muchas estrellas que hoy no se dan cuenta del impacto que han causado en la gente joven. Ser una superestrella es grandioso,
siempre y cuando puedas ser un modelo positivo.
Cuando entonces permaneces como un modelo positivo y sigues apegado a tu fe?
BL: Dios me apega. Mi relacion con mis afectos en cada movimiento que hago. Sigo todo lo que es mas importante para mi cerca de mi: mi familia, mi biblia, mi x-box solo bromeaba. Basicamente tu eres tu ambiente (en el camino), me rodeo de cosas positivas y sigo orando.
Ahora que tu album ha estado afuera por un tiempo, que respuestas has recivido tanto de Cristianos como del mercado profano.
BL: He recivido muchas respuestas positivas de ambos mercados. La gente parece estar recibiendo con brazos y Corazon abiertos, y estan interesados en las historias
que quiero compartir acerca de mi relacion con dios y mi Fe. He estado abrumado, para ser honesto. Rezo que este disco rompa algunas barreras para ayudar a que
la musica Cristiana pueda ser super otravez.
Hay un tiempo especifico donde sientas que la musica Cristiana fue asombrosa o que se perdio su momento, o piensas que la
musica Cristiana jamas se bajo de sus estandares de la musica?
BL: Hubo un tiempo en que la musica Cristiana era todo loq ue yo escuchaba desde Michael W. Smith y Michael english hasta Sandi Patty y Larnelle Harris.
Entonces cuando cuando entre ala corriente principal de la muscia en el mundo, empese escuchando mucha musica profana. Hoy los grupos estan rompiendo
las barreras, como el exito de Switchfoot o en la radio tocan MercyMe's "I can only imagine". es bueno porque comiensas a dividir que eso existe. Nada
parece querer tocar ambos formatos en al radio, pero la musica cristiana es gradual y empieza a ser aceptada, lo cuial pienso que es grndioso porque puedes
llegar a mas gente si tu musica es tocada en ambos formatos. Pero ese no es mi ultimo objetivo.
Que esperas alcansar con este album? Estas usando tu fama como una plataforma para mostrar a Jesus con otroso que no solian escuchar muscia cristiana?
BL: la gente esta atraida con el projecto porque estoy en Backstreet boys. Eso es bueno, pero espero que la musica y el mensaje viaje hasta Cristo. Realmente no he tenido expectativas al hacer este disco, pero siento que era loq ue nesecitaba ser y retransmitir mi mensaje en una manera positiva. Voy a trabajar duro para promover este proyecto, salir y hablar de el, mientras espero que llegue a toda la gente posible, aun en el lado profano. No es por las ventas; es por mi Corazon y mi relacion con Cristo. Rezo para que la gente le de esa oportunidad. Este proyecto no es para mi. No es por exito, otro que hago o que se pretenda hacer, es llevar el mensaje de Jesus.
Que piensas que tienen que ofrecer la musica Cristiana musicalmente al mundo, fama y reconocimiento?
BL: Mi proyecto se alimenta de lo que escuche cuando niño. asi como la muscia Cristiana, escuche el gospel inspiracional y tradicional. Este proyecto salio de los otros tres. Tengo un coro gospel en "Your keep givin' me" y "We lift you up" Entonces "Angels and Heros" y "Gone without goodbye" van mas del lado inspiracional. No estan directo hacia la religion, pero esa era mi inspiracion. Tan lejos como musica Cristiana tipica, Hay en "my answer is you, "welcome home" y "over my head", queria que mi proyecto estubiera bien redondeado, y diferente al mismo tiempo. Quiero que la gente escuche y encuentre algo nuevo cada vez que lo escuche.
Donde hay cualquier retos o diferencias de ti al ir a la musica principal como una de los artistas que mas ha vendido?
BL: No hay mucha diferencia mas quelas cancioens que son tocadas. La Radio es radio es una salida. y el mercado de cds es el mercado de cds.
Que es lo mas importante en tu vidas en este momento?
BL: Tengo que decir que mi familia y mi fe. No hay nada mas reconfortante que tener una amorosa esposa Leighanne y mi pequeño niño Baylee a mi lado. He sido bendecido por lo que Dios me ha dado y espero qu este disco me provee para darme muchas cosas a cambio.
Source: http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/interviews/2006/brianlittrell-0706.html
Brian's New Song
Posted: Jul 20 2008, 12:28 AM
Brian's New Song - Backstreet boy Brian Littrell returns to spiritual roots
Once upon a time pop ruled the world.
Recently, Littrell found himself in Toronto, without his fellow BSB-ers. Why should his fans care?
"If they are at all interested in the Backstreet Boys and me in particular, if they're at all interested in how I got my start and my first love of music, you will find it in this record," he says, talking about his solo effort - Welcome Home.
Littrell says it's a mixture of contemporary Christian, gospel and pop/rock music and describes it as inspiring and uplifting.
"I hope they respect the fact I'm willing to stick my neck out and stand up for what I believe in," he adds.
The album brings Littrell full circle. Right before fame came calling he was about to go to the University of Cincinnati Bible College on a four-year vocal scholarship.
"So starting off in contemporary Christian music was my beginning and I always wanted to go back to it as a solo artist," he says.
But just because he's gone off on his own doesn't mean he has forgotten the group that made him famous. He's not turning his back on BSB just yet.
"They're good friends of mine," he says about the rest of the group. "We spent some of the best years of our lives together, and we're already back in the studio making another CD. Music is nothing but probably everything that we do in our lives. We're proud of that and honoured to have fans all over the world."
The Backstreet Boys will face this recording session as a four, not five, member act. Littrell's cousin, Kevin Richardson, has left their world behind.
"He's chosen to hang up his cleats as a Backstreet Boy, and I'm okay with that. I'm a little disappointed, but I'm okay with his decision. If that's what he wants for his life I don't want to make him do something that he doesn't want to do," he says.
Wait a minute! Britney's life looks like a tabloid train wreck, Justin has left his Michael Jackson-esque squeals behind and the BSB are down to four members! Are these all signs of the pop apocalypse?
"Just because one of us decides to stop doesn't mean all of us have to stop," Littrell says quickly about the future of Backstreet. "I feel there's an obligation there to continue to make music, and I love making music as a Backstreet Boy.
"I love making music as a solo artist. I love being able to go to work every day and do something that I'm so passionate about and that I care about. If Kevin is finished with that time in his life, I have to respect that."
Nueva cancion de Brian- El backstreet boy regresa a sus raices espirituales
Hace una vez que el pop reino el mundo. Recientemente, Brian Littrell se encontro a si mismo en Toronto, sin sus compañeros de banda BSB, Que deben cuidar sus fans?
"Si ellas estan interesadas en los Backstreet Boys y en mi en particular, si ellas estan interesadas en como consegui y empese mi primer amor a la musica, lo encontraras en este disco", Dijo Brian hablando de su disco como solista- Welcome home.
Littrell dijo que es una mescla musica Cristiana contemporanea, gospel y pop/rock y lo describe como una inspiracion y estimulacion.
"Espero que ellos respeten el hecho de que estoy dispuesto a ariesgar el pellejo y defender en lo que creo", agrego.
El album esta lleno de Littrell. Justo cuand la fama lo llamo el estaba apunto de ir a la Universidad de Cincinnati Bible collage con una beca del coro de 4 años .
"Involucrarme en la musica Cristiana era mi comienso y siempre quise ir con ella como solista" dijo Brian.
Pero solo porque se fue no significa que se ha olvidado del grupo que lo hiso famoso. El no le da la espalda a BSB.
"Ellos son buenos amigos mios", dice acerca del resto del grupo. "Pasamos los mejores años de nuestras vidas juntos y estamos listos para regresar al estudio a grabar nuestro siguiente CD. La musica no es nada comparada con todo lo que hemos hecho en nuestras vidas. Estamos orgullosos y honorados de tener fans en todo el mundo"
Los backstreet boys grabaran no con 5 sino son 4 miembros. El primo de Littrell, Kevin richardson ha dejado el mundo de los BSB.
"El escogio dejar de ser un Backstreet boy, y estoy de acuerdo con eso. Un poco en desacuerdo, pero estoy bien con sus desicion. Si eso es lo que quiere en us vida, no lo voy a obligar a hacer algo que el no quiera" dijo Brian,
Backstreet boys esta con 4 miembros, eso es señal de apocalypsis para el pop?
"Solo porque uno decidio parar no significa que los demas tambien vamos a parar"Littrell dijo rapidamente acerca del futuro del grupo.
"Siento que hay una obligacion para seguir grabando CDs y yo amo hacer musica de Backstreet Boys"
"Amo hacer musica como solista, amo ir a trabajar cada dia y hacer algo en el que me sienta pasionado y eso es lo que cuido. Si Kevin ha terminado con esto en su vida. Tengo que respetarlo.
Source: Ottawa Sun
Brian's New Song - Backstreet boy Brian Littrell returns to spiritual roots
Once upon a time pop ruled the world.
Recently, Littrell found himself in Toronto, without his fellow BSB-ers. Why should his fans care?
"If they are at all interested in the Backstreet Boys and me in particular, if they're at all interested in how I got my start and my first love of music, you will find it in this record," he says, talking about his solo effort - Welcome Home.
Littrell says it's a mixture of contemporary Christian, gospel and pop/rock music and describes it as inspiring and uplifting.
"I hope they respect the fact I'm willing to stick my neck out and stand up for what I believe in," he adds.
The album brings Littrell full circle. Right before fame came calling he was about to go to the University of Cincinnati Bible College on a four-year vocal scholarship.
"So starting off in contemporary Christian music was my beginning and I always wanted to go back to it as a solo artist," he says.
But just because he's gone off on his own doesn't mean he has forgotten the group that made him famous. He's not turning his back on BSB just yet.
"They're good friends of mine," he says about the rest of the group. "We spent some of the best years of our lives together, and we're already back in the studio making another CD. Music is nothing but probably everything that we do in our lives. We're proud of that and honoured to have fans all over the world."
The Backstreet Boys will face this recording session as a four, not five, member act. Littrell's cousin, Kevin Richardson, has left their world behind.
"He's chosen to hang up his cleats as a Backstreet Boy, and I'm okay with that. I'm a little disappointed, but I'm okay with his decision. If that's what he wants for his life I don't want to make him do something that he doesn't want to do," he says.
Wait a minute! Britney's life looks like a tabloid train wreck, Justin has left his Michael Jackson-esque squeals behind and the BSB are down to four members! Are these all signs of the pop apocalypse?
"Just because one of us decides to stop doesn't mean all of us have to stop," Littrell says quickly about the future of Backstreet. "I feel there's an obligation there to continue to make music, and I love making music as a Backstreet Boy.
"I love making music as a solo artist. I love being able to go to work every day and do something that I'm so passionate about and that I care about. If Kevin is finished with that time in his life, I have to respect that."
Nueva cancion de Brian- El backstreet boy regresa a sus raices espirituales
Hace una vez que el pop reino el mundo. Recientemente, Brian Littrell se encontro a si mismo en Toronto, sin sus compañeros de banda BSB, Que deben cuidar sus fans?
"Si ellas estan interesadas en los Backstreet Boys y en mi en particular, si ellas estan interesadas en como consegui y empese mi primer amor a la musica, lo encontraras en este disco", Dijo Brian hablando de su disco como solista- Welcome home.
Littrell dijo que es una mescla musica Cristiana contemporanea, gospel y pop/rock y lo describe como una inspiracion y estimulacion.
"Espero que ellos respeten el hecho de que estoy dispuesto a ariesgar el pellejo y defender en lo que creo", agrego.
El album esta lleno de Littrell. Justo cuand la fama lo llamo el estaba apunto de ir a la Universidad de Cincinnati Bible collage con una beca del coro de 4 años .
"Involucrarme en la musica Cristiana era mi comienso y siempre quise ir con ella como solista" dijo Brian.
Pero solo porque se fue no significa que se ha olvidado del grupo que lo hiso famoso. El no le da la espalda a BSB.
"Ellos son buenos amigos mios", dice acerca del resto del grupo. "Pasamos los mejores años de nuestras vidas juntos y estamos listos para regresar al estudio a grabar nuestro siguiente CD. La musica no es nada comparada con todo lo que hemos hecho en nuestras vidas. Estamos orgullosos y honorados de tener fans en todo el mundo"
Los backstreet boys grabaran no con 5 sino son 4 miembros. El primo de Littrell, Kevin richardson ha dejado el mundo de los BSB.
"El escogio dejar de ser un Backstreet boy, y estoy de acuerdo con eso. Un poco en desacuerdo, pero estoy bien con sus desicion. Si eso es lo que quiere en us vida, no lo voy a obligar a hacer algo que el no quiera" dijo Brian,
Backstreet boys esta con 4 miembros, eso es señal de apocalypsis para el pop?
"Solo porque uno decidio parar no significa que los demas tambien vamos a parar"Littrell dijo rapidamente acerca del futuro del grupo.
"Siento que hay una obligacion para seguir grabando CDs y yo amo hacer musica de Backstreet Boys"
"Amo hacer musica como solista, amo ir a trabajar cada dia y hacer algo en el que me sienta pasionado y eso es lo que cuido. Si Kevin ha terminado con esto en su vida. Tengo que respetarlo.
Source: Ottawa Sun
Gospel Music Channel Presentará Concierto Gratuito, al Aire Libre más Grande de América
Posted: Jul 20 2008, 12:51 AM
Brian Littrell, Lisa Kimmey y Brandon Heath serán anfitriones de cuatro especiales de dos horas que se estrenan el 7 y el 14 de julio.
26·06·07 - Gospel Music Channel ha conseguido que Brian Littrell (Backstreet Boys), Lisa Kimmey (Out of Eden) y el emergente cantautor Brandon Heath sean anfitriones de su cobertura exclusiva del concierto nacional de dos días Celebrate Freedom 2007 de 94.9 KLTY / Interstate Batteries, que incluye a Luis Palau como conferencista y decenas de artistas en el escenario.
El evento de concierto gratuito más grande en los Estados Unidos se ha celebrado en el Rancho Southfork en Parker, Texas (a la salida de Dallas) durante 17 años. Por primera vez en 2006 Gospel Music Channel fue invitado a transmitir el concierto por la única red de televisión de la nación con 24 horas de música Gospel/cristiana. La red vuelve en 2007 para capturar el evento de concierto de dos días el 29 y 30 de junio, que será transmitido en cuatro especiales de concierto de dos horas que se estrenarán el 7 de julio (4:00 PM Parte 1, 8:00 PM Parte 2) y el 14 de julio (4:00 PM Parte 3, 8:00 PM Parte 4) y serán vistos a lo largo del mes.
Brandon Heath
El Celebrate Freedom 2007 de 94.9 KLTY / Interstate Batteries se jacta de la más grande alineación en su historia -- casi 40 artistas -- incluyendo algunos de los principales artistas de la música cristiana y Gospel como Casting Crowns, Natalie Grant, Aaron Shust, TobyMac, Avalon, Nichole Nordeman, Krystal Meyers, Marcos Witt, Bebo Norman, Rebecca St. James, Salvador, Superchic[k], Michael English, Anthony Evans, y muchos más.
Littrell, Kimmey y Heath serán anfitriones de la cobertura especial del Gospel Music Channel, con Kimmey y Heath como anfitriones del primer día del evento y Littrell junto a Kimmey en la última tarde de conciertos.
Lisa Kimmey
Littrell, quien ya era artista multi-platino como parte de los Backstreet Boys, se ha vuelto un favorito de los entusiastas de la música cristiana y Gospel desde el lanzamiento de su debut solista para Reunion Records, Welcome Home en 2006. Kimmey es un tercio del grupo de hermanas Out of Eden, pero recientemente se ha vuelto una personalidad de la televisión por derecho propio como anfitriona regular para e programa Hot List de Gospel Music Channel. Por su parte Heath ha sido un compositor respetado en Nashville durante años, quien ha colaborado a menudo con Bebo Norman, Matt Wertz y Dave Barnes. Él lanzó recientemente su CD debut Don't Get Comfortable.
Brian Littrell, Lisa Kimmey y Brandon Heath serán anfitriones de cuatro especiales de dos horas que se estrenan el 7 y el 14 de julio.
26·06·07 - Gospel Music Channel ha conseguido que Brian Littrell (Backstreet Boys), Lisa Kimmey (Out of Eden) y el emergente cantautor Brandon Heath sean anfitriones de su cobertura exclusiva del concierto nacional de dos días Celebrate Freedom 2007 de 94.9 KLTY / Interstate Batteries, que incluye a Luis Palau como conferencista y decenas de artistas en el escenario.
El evento de concierto gratuito más grande en los Estados Unidos se ha celebrado en el Rancho Southfork en Parker, Texas (a la salida de Dallas) durante 17 años. Por primera vez en 2006 Gospel Music Channel fue invitado a transmitir el concierto por la única red de televisión de la nación con 24 horas de música Gospel/cristiana. La red vuelve en 2007 para capturar el evento de concierto de dos días el 29 y 30 de junio, que será transmitido en cuatro especiales de concierto de dos horas que se estrenarán el 7 de julio (4:00 PM Parte 1, 8:00 PM Parte 2) y el 14 de julio (4:00 PM Parte 3, 8:00 PM Parte 4) y serán vistos a lo largo del mes.
Brandon Heath
El Celebrate Freedom 2007 de 94.9 KLTY / Interstate Batteries se jacta de la más grande alineación en su historia -- casi 40 artistas -- incluyendo algunos de los principales artistas de la música cristiana y Gospel como Casting Crowns, Natalie Grant, Aaron Shust, TobyMac, Avalon, Nichole Nordeman, Krystal Meyers, Marcos Witt, Bebo Norman, Rebecca St. James, Salvador, Superchic[k], Michael English, Anthony Evans, y muchos más.
Littrell, Kimmey y Heath serán anfitriones de la cobertura especial del Gospel Music Channel, con Kimmey y Heath como anfitriones del primer día del evento y Littrell junto a Kimmey en la última tarde de conciertos.
Lisa Kimmey
Littrell, quien ya era artista multi-platino como parte de los Backstreet Boys, se ha vuelto un favorito de los entusiastas de la música cristiana y Gospel desde el lanzamiento de su debut solista para Reunion Records, Welcome Home en 2006. Kimmey es un tercio del grupo de hermanas Out of Eden, pero recientemente se ha vuelto una personalidad de la televisión por derecho propio como anfitriona regular para e programa Hot List de Gospel Music Channel. Por su parte Heath ha sido un compositor respetado en Nashville durante años, quien ha colaborado a menudo con Bebo Norman, Matt Wertz y Dave Barnes. Él lanzó recientemente su CD debut Don't Get Comfortable.
Where the boys are! (Brian interview)
Posted: Jun 16 2008, 12:36 PM
Why are you still together as a boy band?
After a 15-year rollercoaster ride and plenty of hard work, we simply can't stop. Our voices have created a magic that people are drawn to.
Which musician's poster have you got on your wall?
I've got Backstreet Boys posters on my studio walls. In my home there are pictures of my family, wife and son.
Is it easy for you being an evangelical Christian and an idolised sex symbol?
I don't think it concerns me as I'm no longer 18. If anything, my life represents stability as I'm a father, a husband and a Backstreet Boy.
Why are you still together as a boy band?
After a 15-year rollercoaster ride and plenty of hard work, we simply can't stop. Our voices have created a magic that people are drawn to.
Which musician's poster have you got on your wall?
I've got Backstreet Boys posters on my studio walls. In my home there are pictures of my family, wife and son.
Is it easy for you being an evangelical Christian and an idolised sex symbol?
I don't think it concerns me as I'm no longer 18. If anything, my life represents stability as I'm a father, a husband and a Backstreet Boy.
BRIAN @ Q100 RADIOSTATION IN ATLANTA
Posted: Jul 25 2008, 02:11 PM
The Backstreet Boys are coming back to Atlanta! Brian Littrell came in studio to hang out with the Bert Show to talk about life on the road, the drama surrounding Nick, and what exactly happened to Kevin!
Los Backstreet Boys regresan a Atlanta! Brian Littrell fue al estudio para hablar con Bert en su programa y hablar de los tours como se vive, el drama que rodea a Nick y lo que en verdad paso con Kevin!
Source: Q100
The Backstreet Boys are coming back to Atlanta! Brian Littrell came in studio to hang out with the Bert Show to talk about life on the road, the drama surrounding Nick, and what exactly happened to Kevin!
Los Backstreet Boys regresan a Atlanta! Brian Littrell fue al estudio para hablar con Bert en su programa y hablar de los tours como se vive, el drama que rodea a Nick y lo que en verdad paso con Kevin!
Source: Q100
Backstreet Boy Is Upfront With God
Posted: Jul 30 2008, 05:02 PM
This article is from the July/August 2007 issue of the Christian Living Magazine.; By: Lisa A. Rice
Last month a thirty-ish guy with a little goatee and a cross tattoo got on a giant stage before 65,000 fans in Tokyo, Japan, and sang some songs from his latest album. They were songs about how much he loves Jesus, and how much God loves people unconditionally. Little were some in the audience expecting this – especially from a Backstreet Boy!
BSB vocalist Brian Littrell grew up in Lexington, Kentucky, in a family where church attendance was not an option. His grandfather sang in a barbershop quartet, and his grandmother and parents sang solos in the church. Even as a little boy, Brian tuned in carefully and learned to pick out harmonies.
"Ever since the age of four, I sang my heart out," says the now-grown-up- boy-band- artist. "I sang in the kid's choir, but one day I went to the musical director of the adult choir and asked if the adults could back me on a song I wanted to perform. He agreed, and we prepared special music for the morning service. Eighty five adults sang behind me as my choir."
The other strong influence in Brian's life was his choir teacher in high school, Mr. Turner. This teacher taught and encouraged Brian so much that he began to have hope for a career in music. "I told my teacher that if I ever amounted to anything, I would come back and produce a record that featured my high school choir." And indeed, Brian did just that. Six years later, after he had made it big with the Backstreet Boys, Brian came back to Lexington, found his teacher, and called all 120 of the chorus members he had sung with. Seventy eight of them responded and came to sing back up on Brian's new faith-based album, to the song, "The Perfect Fan," (about his mother).
"We had a blast getting together, but I felt like my school teacher," says Litrell. "The first thing I said to them was, 'we're gonna have fun, but you will hate me by the end of the day. I know this, accept this, and it's okay.' I gave Mr. Turner a smirky smile, and he gave me a look that said, 'Okay, I guess you know what you're doing."
The group worked eight hours, and at the end of the day, the newly-formed back up chorale understood what Brian meant. "A lot of people look at the music industry as something that's easy. But, as these friends saw, we put a lot of time, effort, and emotion into every album. Once something is on a CD, it will live that way forever, so we try to get it right."
Despite his desire for excellence, however, Brian says he's come to the point where he sees that people are more attached to real music and real artists, and that things on CDs aren't going to be perfect. "It's a feel, an emotion, rather than perfection. It's more artistic that way."
Singing as a Ministry
Brian is still making records with the Backstreet Boys, with a new album coming out this spring (listen for a song called "Unsuspecting Sunday Afternoon"), but he's also doing quite well as a solo artist with Christian albums. The album "Welcome Home" features his old chorus buddies, and includes the songs, "You Keep Giving Me," and "We Lift You Up." "These are huge gospel songs," says Brian. "I think I'm a southern gospel artist at heart. That music has always moved me."
Never in a million years would Brian have dreamt that he'd be in a pop boy band. That opportunity fell in his lap in the early 1990s through his cousin, Kevin, the first member of the group.
Now, expanding his solo career, Brian is using every performance venue to share his faith in Christ. "All my life I wanted to be a singer and a youth minister," says Brian, "but little did I know that God would give me both at this stage of my career." Brian ministers to youth all over the world, using his fame with the Backstreet Boys to tell them where his hope really lies.
Staying Grounded Amidst the Fame
Brian is aware that his image is on posters of teen girls throughout the nation. In order to stay grounded, he constantly reminds himself – and others – that he's not an icon, but a real person – no more important than anyone else, but rather a real "Joe Schmo" who makes mistakes. He understands that "to whom much has been given, much is required," and he takes his platform seriously. "You have to know who you are as a person before you enter the music business. You have to maintain that person. It's like a kid, when you tell a lie, you have tell ten more to get out. I live my life based on truth. Everyone knows everything about me. I don't hide, and I don't lie. I'm a normal human being that doesn't want to be known as a pop star. I want to be known as a father, husband, and a man of faith."
Keeping the Focus on Family
During his Welcome Home tour, Brian often sang to crowds of 1,500 kids a night, way down from his earlier BSB audiences of tens of thousands. But numbers are no longer important to this artist. "It's about taking the message to kids that have been BSB fans and are now young adults with kids of their own. Little did I know that God would give me the platform of a youth ministry to tell my story and share my faith. And I know God doesn't give me anything I can't handle."
When Brian used to say, "If I ever go solo, I'll be a contemporary Christian artist," the record labels would tell him that the sales weren't so good in that market and that he'd make a lot less money. Brian's answer was "So what? Music is music. The sad thing is that we have to categorize everything. I just want to sing from the heart." Brian's current album deal is with Provident Label Group through Reunion Records.
Through his new solo adventures, Brian has had the freedom to sing the songs he most loves – like the old hymns – and to include his family to a greater extent. His 4-year-old son even sings on stage sometimes. As a matter of fact, last month the smart little lad figured out that when he was through singing one song, he would be ushered off the stage. He didn't like this idea, so he hogged the microphone and continued to sing another song. The band just had to keep up!
(Brian says he should research his family line to find out where his son got such a passion for music – and for hogging a stage!)
Amazingly, however, even with 74 million records to his name, Brian Littrell's greatest goal is not more fame – but rather to deflect all the glory to the God who saved him as a young boy and who answered the cry of his heart to touch the lives of young people.For more information on Brian Littrell and his new solo career, please visit him at www.brianlittrell.com.
This article is from the July/August 2007 issue of the Christian Living Magazine.; By: Lisa A. Rice
Last month a thirty-ish guy with a little goatee and a cross tattoo got on a giant stage before 65,000 fans in Tokyo, Japan, and sang some songs from his latest album. They were songs about how much he loves Jesus, and how much God loves people unconditionally. Little were some in the audience expecting this – especially from a Backstreet Boy!
BSB vocalist Brian Littrell grew up in Lexington, Kentucky, in a family where church attendance was not an option. His grandfather sang in a barbershop quartet, and his grandmother and parents sang solos in the church. Even as a little boy, Brian tuned in carefully and learned to pick out harmonies.
"Ever since the age of four, I sang my heart out," says the now-grown-up- boy-band- artist. "I sang in the kid's choir, but one day I went to the musical director of the adult choir and asked if the adults could back me on a song I wanted to perform. He agreed, and we prepared special music for the morning service. Eighty five adults sang behind me as my choir."
The other strong influence in Brian's life was his choir teacher in high school, Mr. Turner. This teacher taught and encouraged Brian so much that he began to have hope for a career in music. "I told my teacher that if I ever amounted to anything, I would come back and produce a record that featured my high school choir." And indeed, Brian did just that. Six years later, after he had made it big with the Backstreet Boys, Brian came back to Lexington, found his teacher, and called all 120 of the chorus members he had sung with. Seventy eight of them responded and came to sing back up on Brian's new faith-based album, to the song, "The Perfect Fan," (about his mother).
"We had a blast getting together, but I felt like my school teacher," says Litrell. "The first thing I said to them was, 'we're gonna have fun, but you will hate me by the end of the day. I know this, accept this, and it's okay.' I gave Mr. Turner a smirky smile, and he gave me a look that said, 'Okay, I guess you know what you're doing."
The group worked eight hours, and at the end of the day, the newly-formed back up chorale understood what Brian meant. "A lot of people look at the music industry as something that's easy. But, as these friends saw, we put a lot of time, effort, and emotion into every album. Once something is on a CD, it will live that way forever, so we try to get it right."
Despite his desire for excellence, however, Brian says he's come to the point where he sees that people are more attached to real music and real artists, and that things on CDs aren't going to be perfect. "It's a feel, an emotion, rather than perfection. It's more artistic that way."
Singing as a Ministry
Brian is still making records with the Backstreet Boys, with a new album coming out this spring (listen for a song called "Unsuspecting Sunday Afternoon"), but he's also doing quite well as a solo artist with Christian albums. The album "Welcome Home" features his old chorus buddies, and includes the songs, "You Keep Giving Me," and "We Lift You Up." "These are huge gospel songs," says Brian. "I think I'm a southern gospel artist at heart. That music has always moved me."
Never in a million years would Brian have dreamt that he'd be in a pop boy band. That opportunity fell in his lap in the early 1990s through his cousin, Kevin, the first member of the group.
Now, expanding his solo career, Brian is using every performance venue to share his faith in Christ. "All my life I wanted to be a singer and a youth minister," says Brian, "but little did I know that God would give me both at this stage of my career." Brian ministers to youth all over the world, using his fame with the Backstreet Boys to tell them where his hope really lies.
Staying Grounded Amidst the Fame
Brian is aware that his image is on posters of teen girls throughout the nation. In order to stay grounded, he constantly reminds himself – and others – that he's not an icon, but a real person – no more important than anyone else, but rather a real "Joe Schmo" who makes mistakes. He understands that "to whom much has been given, much is required," and he takes his platform seriously. "You have to know who you are as a person before you enter the music business. You have to maintain that person. It's like a kid, when you tell a lie, you have tell ten more to get out. I live my life based on truth. Everyone knows everything about me. I don't hide, and I don't lie. I'm a normal human being that doesn't want to be known as a pop star. I want to be known as a father, husband, and a man of faith."
Keeping the Focus on Family
During his Welcome Home tour, Brian often sang to crowds of 1,500 kids a night, way down from his earlier BSB audiences of tens of thousands. But numbers are no longer important to this artist. "It's about taking the message to kids that have been BSB fans and are now young adults with kids of their own. Little did I know that God would give me the platform of a youth ministry to tell my story and share my faith. And I know God doesn't give me anything I can't handle."
When Brian used to say, "If I ever go solo, I'll be a contemporary Christian artist," the record labels would tell him that the sales weren't so good in that market and that he'd make a lot less money. Brian's answer was "So what? Music is music. The sad thing is that we have to categorize everything. I just want to sing from the heart." Brian's current album deal is with Provident Label Group through Reunion Records.
Through his new solo adventures, Brian has had the freedom to sing the songs he most loves – like the old hymns – and to include his family to a greater extent. His 4-year-old son even sings on stage sometimes. As a matter of fact, last month the smart little lad figured out that when he was through singing one song, he would be ushered off the stage. He didn't like this idea, so he hogged the microphone and continued to sing another song. The band just had to keep up!
(Brian says he should research his family line to find out where his son got such a passion for music – and for hogging a stage!)
Amazingly, however, even with 74 million records to his name, Brian Littrell's greatest goal is not more fame – but rather to deflect all the glory to the God who saved him as a young boy and who answered the cry of his heart to touch the lives of young people.For more information on Brian Littrell and his new solo career, please visit him at www.brianlittrell.com.
Brian saves the day!!
Posted: Aug 19 2008, 02:18 PM
Hey it's Nazzy, as you may or may not know, I had the opportunity to shave a listeners head bald for front row tickets to see the Backstreet Boys this past weekend at the Meadowbrook US Cellular Pavilion in Gilford, NH.
I was all set to do it; the winner was all set to do it; so it was finally "go time"! At the last possible second, she received a pardon from a very unlikely source. Brian Littrell, of the BSB's, came running out from backstage just as I was about to cut into the winners locks. He grabbed the clippers out of my hand & told me not to do it!! He said, "No Backstreet Boys fans should have to shave their heads to sit in the front row!"
Who am I to say "no" to a Backstreet Boy! So Brian ripped the barbershop cloth off from around her neck & escorted her backstage for a personal meet & greet with the rest of the band.. (What a class act – I have a new found respect for the boys now)
In the end, she was able to keep her hair & sit in the front row, thanks to a little help from the Backstreet Boys!! Thanks Brian…
– Nazzy
PS - What a show!! After 15 years, the boys still got it!!
Source: 105.5 JYY via Mike http://1055jyy.blogspot.com/2008/08/with-little-help-from-boys.html
Hey it's Nazzy, as you may or may not know, I had the opportunity to shave a listeners head bald for front row tickets to see the Backstreet Boys this past weekend at the Meadowbrook US Cellular Pavilion in Gilford, NH.
I was all set to do it; the winner was all set to do it; so it was finally "go time"! At the last possible second, she received a pardon from a very unlikely source. Brian Littrell, of the BSB's, came running out from backstage just as I was about to cut into the winners locks. He grabbed the clippers out of my hand & told me not to do it!! He said, "No Backstreet Boys fans should have to shave their heads to sit in the front row!"
Who am I to say "no" to a Backstreet Boy! So Brian ripped the barbershop cloth off from around her neck & escorted her backstage for a personal meet & greet with the rest of the band.. (What a class act – I have a new found respect for the boys now)
In the end, she was able to keep her hair & sit in the front row, thanks to a little help from the Backstreet Boys!! Thanks Brian…
– Nazzy
PS - What a show!! After 15 years, the boys still got it!!
Source: 105.5 JYY via Mike http://1055jyy.blogspot.com/2008/08/with-little-help-from-boys.html
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