Backstreet Boys star Brian Littrell’s son is kickstarting his music career by participating in the upcoming season of “American Idol.” 

The aspiring musician’s father confirmed the news with “Today,” explaining that while Baylee Littrell, 22, grew up on the road touring with him, he is gaining a new understanding of the industry. 

“He was just texting me last night, going, ‘Dad, dude, how do you do this? Like, it’s hard work,'” the elder Littrell told Today. “He’s been busting his butt, and I’m superproud of him. He kind of gets a new sense of reality of what this is.”

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