The Backstreet Boys are a popular youth group. The charming soloist Brian Littrell is known for his solo performances as a performer of Christian musical compositions. Throughout his life, the singer sacredly believes in the divine essence of the world and shares his feelings with the audience.
Biography
On February 20, 1975, in Lexington, a sickly boy with a congenital heart defect was born into the Littrell family, who became one of the most beloved singers among American youth - Brian Littrell. The baby's health was so poor that he often ended up in the children's intensive care unit. Brian's parents Jackie and Harold were in despair - the child's critical conditions could lead to his untimely death. Pediatricians who treated Brian for bacterial endocarditis, which developed against the background of congenital heart disease, were also convinced of this. However, the fervent prayers of the family, which by confession belongs to the Baptist Christian Church, helped the child survive.
Career
He took up choral singing in a studio run by a local Baptist church. The boy received his secondary education and continued his studies in Cincinnati, where the famous Bible College was located. Brian Littrell got into the popular teenage group Backstreet Boys on the advice of his cousin Kevin Richardson. This event took place in the spring of 1993. The group was going to begin their rehearsals in Orlando, where Brian went without a doubt about the success of the future musical group. The guys recorded their first single on the radio station in the city of Orlando and the song became popular. However, the group has not yet succeeded in reaching the first steps of the American charts.
Work and creativity
They went in search of success to Europe and it was the right decision - the career went up and after the European recognition the world followed. The Backstreet Boys were touring American cities when Brian had to undergo major heart surgery. In 1998, his wife, Leanne Wallace, insisted that her husband decide to operatively correct a congenital heart defect. The singer's health has improved a lot. The group was doing great - the guys got into the Guinness Book of Records as the best representatives of teenage vocals. The hits of the Backstreet Boys were performed at all discos, records were sold out in record numbers. It was a worldwide success and recognition.
Contribution to charity
In addition to participating in the group, Brian Littrell often performs in recitals. He promotes Christian music, as he is absolutely sure that God gave him life, despite the singer's serious illness. Brian knows what disease is. His heart is so generous that it can accommodate the pain of others. He organized a charity project that supports people with heart defects. His charitable organization finances operations for children who were born with disabilities.
Personal life
When Brian began his singing career, Samantha Stonebreaker became his chosen one. The couple soon broke up, but friendly relations remained between them. Brian's future wife Leanne Wallace, whom the singer married in 2000, is a successful model and actress. In 2002, on November 26th, Brian and Leanne became parents - their first son Bailey was born. The family's life is cloudless, they live in the city of Atlanta.