Brian Littrell is an American singer, born on February 20, 1975, in Lexington, Kentucky. He is widely recognized as a member of the Backstreet Boys and has also established a career as a contemporary Christian music artist. Growing up in a religious Baptist family, Littrell began singing in church at age seven and performed at social events during high school. Prior to his music career, he aspired to be a basketball player or a music minister.