History of Brian Littrell in Timeline
Brian Littrell is an American singer, most famously known as a member of the Backstreet Boys. Beyond his work with the group, he has also pursued a career as a contemporary Christian music artist, releasing the album 'Welcome Home' in 2006. Littrell is also the father of country singer Baylee Littrell, showcasing a family legacy within the music industry.
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February 20, 1975: Brian Littrell's Birth
On February 20, 1975, Brian Thomas Littrell was born. He later became a singer and a member of the Backstreet Boys.
April 1993: Audition for Backstreet Boys
In April 1993, Brian Littrell was called out of class by his cousin Kevin Richardson and informed of an audition for a fifth member of the Backstreet Boys. He flew to Orlando the next day.
1994: High School Graduation
In 1994, Brian Littrell graduated from high school via correspondence.
June 1997: Meeting Leighanne Wallace
In June 1997, Brian Littrell met actress and model Leighanne Reena Wallace on the set of the "As Long as You Love Me" video shoot.
November 1997: Diagnosis of Heart Condition
In November 1997, doctors found that Brian Littrell's heart condition had caused his heart to enlarge considerably.
1997: Lawsuit Against Lou Pearlman
In 1997, Brian Littrell was instrumental in bringing a lawsuit against the group's creator Lou Pearlman, alleging concealed information regarding the group's earnings.
May 8, 1998: Open Heart Surgery
On May 8, 1998, Brian Littrell underwent open-heart surgery.
1998: Saturday Night Live Performance
In 1998, Brian Littrell performed with The Backstreet Boys on Saturday Night Live.
1999: Saturday Night Live Performance
In 1999, Brian Littrell performed with The Backstreet Boys on Saturday Night Live.
1999: Engagement to Leighanne Wallace
In 1999, Brian Littrell proposed to Leighanne Wallace on Christmas.
February 15, 2000: Engagement Announcement
On February 15, 2000, Brian Littrell's engagement to Leighanne Wallace was announced on MTV, along with the engagement of Kevin Richardson to Kristin Willits.
September 2, 2000: Marriage to Leighanne Wallace
On September 2, 2000, Brian Littrell married Leighanne Wallace at Peachtree Christian Church in Atlanta.
2000: Move to Alpharetta, Georgia
In 2000, Brian Littrell and his wife moved to Alpharetta, Georgia, near Atlanta, soon after getting engaged.
2000: Teen People's 25 Hottest People Under 25
In 2000, Brian Littrell was listed in Teen People's 25 Hottest People Under 25, tying with Justin Timberlake.
September 11, 2001: Leighanne cancels flight on hijacked plane
On September 11, 2001, Leighanne Littrell had canceled her flight the previous night on American Airlines Flight 11, which later was hijacked and flown into the World Trade Center as part of the 9/11 attacks.
November 26, 2002: Birth of son Baylee Littrell
On November 26, 2002, Brian and Leighanne Littrell had their son Baylee Thomas Wylee Littrell.
2004: Solo Deal with Reunion Records
In 2004, Brian Littrell signed a solo deal with Reunion Records to record Christian music.
2005: Release of "Welcome Home" Solo Album
In 2005, Brian Littrell released his solo album "Welcome Home" which sold over 100,000 copies in the US. His solo single, "In Christ Alone", went to No. 1 on the Christian charts that summer.
2006: Release of "Welcome Home" album
In 2006, Brian Littrell released his contemporary Christian solo album, "Welcome Home".
2006: Dove Award for "Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year"
In 2006, Brian Littrell won a Dove Award for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year for "In Christ Alone" along with Don Koch and Shawn Craig.
2008: Dove Award for "By His Wounds"
In 2008, Brian Littrell won a Dove Award for "By His Wounds" with Glory Revealed, and also won Special Event Album of the Year for Glory Revealed, a compilation album.
October 2009: Swine Flu Infection
In October 2009, Brian Littrell became infected with swine flu, causing the cancellation of the Backstreet Boys This Is Us promotional tour.
December 6, 2010: Release of Brian Littrell's Family Christmas
On December 6, 2010, Brian Littrell released his first Christmas collection album featuring his wife Leighanne and son Baylee, titled Brian Littrell's Family Christmas.
2010: Dove Award for Special Event Album of the Year
In 2010, Brian Littrell won a Dove Award for Special Event Album of the Year for Glory Revealed II.
December 6, 2011: Release of Christmas with the Littrells
On December 6, 2011, Brian Littrell released his second Christmas collection album featuring his wife Leighanne and son Baylee, titled Christmas with the Littrells.
2011: Diagnosis of Vocal Tension Dysphonia and Dystonia
In 2011, Brian Littrell was diagnosed with vocal tension dysphonia and dystonia.
2013: Appearance in "This Is the End"
In 2013, Brian Littrell appeared with his bandmates in the film "This Is the End".
2015: Induction into Kentucky Music Hall of Fame
In 2015, Brian Littrell was inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame alongside his cousin and bandmate, Kevin Richardson.
2015: Revelation of Vocal Condition
In the 2015 documentary film, Brian Littrell revealed his 2011 diagnosis of vocal tension dysphonia and dystonia.
2019: DNA Heritage Test Results
In 2019, a DNA heritage test revealed that Brian Littrell's ancestry is 90.1% British Isles, 7.1% Finnish, and 2.1% Scandinavian.
June 2022: Death of Leighanne's mother
In June 2022, Brian Littrell stated during a show in Georgia that his wife lost her mother from a heart condition.
2024: Current residence
As of 2024, Brian Littrell and his family continue to live in Alpharetta, Georgia.
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