Brian Littrell Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Full Name	Brian Thomas Littrell
Nickname(s)	• B-Rok • Bri • Seaver • Frick
Profession	Singer
Known For	Being a member of the vocal group Backstreet Boys
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye Colour	Cobalt Blue
Hair Colour	Medium Blonde
Career
Debut	Album (Solo): Welcome Home (2006)
Awards	2003: Sneak Attack Award at the MTV TRL Awards 2006: Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year award (shared with songwriters Don Koch and Shawn Craig) for 'In Christ Alone' at the 37th GMA Dove Awards 2008: Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year award (shared with others) for 'By His Wounds' and Special Event Album of the Year award (shared with various Christian artists) for 'Glory Revealed' at the 39th GMA Dove Awards 2010: Special Event Album of the Year award (shared with various Christian artists) for 'Glory Revealed II' at the 41st GMA Dove Awards
Personal Life
Date of Birth	20 February 1975 (Thursday)
Age (as of 2024)	50 Years
Birthplace	Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Zodiac sign	Pisces
Signature
Nationality	American
Hometown	Lexington
School	Tates Creek High School, Lexington
Educational Qualification	High School Graduate (1994)
Religion	Christianity
Blood Group	B+ve
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Tattoo	On the Left Bicep: 'Rock of Ages' with a cross and a text
Controversy	Backlash Over Parler Promotion: In 2021, Brian faced backlash after sharing a link to his account on Parler, a social media platform known for supporting pro-Trump views and conspiracy theories related to the Capitol Hill riots. While fans were upset, his cousin and bandmate Kevin Richardson responded by sharing an article about losing a friend to QAnon with the caption "Interesting Read." QAnon is a conspiracy group linked to the Capitol Hill riots. [1]HotNewHipHop
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Official Website
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	• Samantha Stonebraker (writer) (1993-1997) • Leighanne Littrell (actor) (1997)
Marriage Date	2 September 2000
Marriage Place	Peachtree Christian Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Family
Wife/Spouse	Leighanne Littrell (actor)
Children	Son- Baylee Thomas Wylee Littrell (singer, songwriter) Daughter- None
Parents	Father- Harold Baker Littrell Jr (worked at IBM) Mother- Jacqueline "Jackie" R (worked as a dentist's secretary)
Siblings	Brother- Harold Baker Littrell III (actor, singer) (elder) (deceased) Sister- None
Favourites
Food	Macaroni and Cheese
Sport	Basketball
Money Factor
Assets/Properties	Atlanta Mansion (bought in 2000)
Net Worth (approx.)	$45 million (as of 2024)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Brian Littrell

• Brian Littrell spent his childhood in Lexington, Kentucky, USA.

• As a kid, Brian had a great passion for sports. He played in the Little League, organised by a non-profit organisation, and the Babe Ruth League, an international youth baseball and softball league.

• Brian sang his first solo at the Porter Memorial Baptist Church in Lexington at the age of 7. A year later, he was elected as the President of the Youth Chorus.

• Brian actively participated in various school plays, including ‘Grease.’

• At 14, Littrell started performing at weddings and other social events. It was his choir teacher, Barry Turner, who had encouraged him to use his talent to make money.

•  He later began working at Long John Silver’s, a fast food chain.

• Littrell dreamed of becoming a basketball player, but at 5 feet 7 inches, he was rarely chosen for high school tournaments. He also had ambitions of becoming a music minister.
  

  Brian Littrell during his high school days

• In April 1993, Brian was in history class when his cousin Kevin Richardson told him about an audition for the Backstreet Boys, a rising pop group. The opportunity came after Burk Parsons left the group to pursue a career as a Christian minister; Brian went to Orlando for the audition the next day and got selected.
  

  Backstreet Boys: A. J. McLean, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter and Kevin Richardson (left to right) during a press conference while promoting their new album ‘Millennium’ at Studio 54 in New York City

• Brian and writer Samantha Stonebraker began dating in April 1993, shortly after he moved to Orlando. They met through bandmate A. J. McLean, who introduced them at Samantha’s high school in Florida.
  

  A picture of Brian Littrell and Samantha Stonebraker

• While dating Samantha, Brian lived with her family for about two years. However, the duo broke up in April 1997.

• Brian completed high school through correspondence and graduated in 1994.

• Brian, as part of the Backstreet Boys, toured for decades. Their major tours included ‘We Wanna Be with You Tour’ (1995-1996), ‘Backstreet’s Back Tour’ (1997-1998), ‘Never Gone Tour’ (2005-2006), and ‘DNA World Tour’ (2019-2024).
  

  Backstreet Boys while performing in India during the DNA World Tour in 2023

• In 1997, Brian sued music manager Lou Pearlman and Trans Continental Records for hiding the group’s earnings. Bandmates Richardson, AJ McLean, and Howie Dorough joined the case in 1998, which led to multiple settlements.

• In 1998, Brian and the other group members appeared in the fantasy sitcom series ‘Sabrina The Teenage Witch,’ which aired on ABC.
  

  Brian Littrell (sitting, centre) in a still from the television series ‘Sabrina The Teenage Witch’ (1998)

• The Backstreet Boys made appearances on various television reality shows including NBC’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ (1998), Syndication’s ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ (2005), NBC’s ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon’ (2012), and Antena 3’s ‘El Hormiguero’ (2013).
  

  Brian Littrell (second from the left), along with other Backstreet Boys members, on the show ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon’

• In 1999, Samantha wrote a book titled ‘What You Wanna Know: Backstreet Boys Secrets Only a Girlfriend Can Tell’ in which she shared her experiences with Brian and insights about the band.
  

  A poster of Samantha Stonebraker’s ‘What You Wanna Know: Backstreet Boys Secrets Only a Girlfriend Can Tell’ (1999)

• In 2000, he appeared as a horse-drawn carriage driver in the film ‘Olive Juice,’ which also featured his wife Leighanne and bandmate A. J. McLean.
  

  A poster of the film ‘Olive Juice’ (2000)

• While the Backstreet Boys were on a break in the early 2000s, Brian worked on various show business projects, most of which were mainly for charity. He participated in NBA tours and also took part in charity baseball, softball, and golf games.

• Brian participated in a celebrity basketball game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to raise money for the Tampa Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s and St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital. The game, held at the USF Sun Dome in March 2000, raised over $30,000.

• During the charity basketball game, Brian’s autographed jersey was sold for $4,300 in a silent auction.

• In 2004, the Backstreet Boys settled with Pearlman for $29.5 million but later claimed that he misled them into the deal.

• Brian had a strong passion for Christian music, which he often described as ‘pop positive.’ In 2004, he signed a solo contract with Reunion Records to pursue his interest in Christian music.

• In 2005, he released his first solo album, Welcome Home. He co-wrote six songs for the album, which sold over 100,000 copies in the US and reached No. 74 on the Billboard 200 and No. 3 on the Christian album charts.

• The ‘Welcome Home’ album featured four singles, ‘In Christ Alone,’ ‘Wish,’ ‘Over My Head,’ and ‘Welcome Home (You).’ The title tracked peaked at No. 2 on the US Christian AC Charts and held the top spot on both Reach FM’s Top 40 and the US R&R Christian Inspirational charts for three weeks.
  

  Brian Littrell in a still from the music video of the song ‘Welcome Home (You)’

• In 2005, the Backstreet Boys sued Lou and Trans Continental Records again, demanding repayment for legal settlements they had paid to former member Sam “Phoenix Stone” Licata and ex-managers Sybil Hall and Jeanne Tanzy Williams.

• On 6 December 2010, Brian released an album titled ‘Brian Littrell’s Family Christmas,’ featuring his wife Leighanne and son Baylee. On 6 December 2011, he released ‘Christmas with the Littrells,’ which also featured his family.
  

  A poster of ‘Brian Littrell’s Family Christmas’ (2010)

• In 2025, his son, Baylee, auditioned for ABC’s reality show ‘American Idol 23’ with an original song. Brian joined him for a surprise duet, which impressed the judges.
  

  Brian Littrell with his son, Baylee Thomas Wylee Littrell, while singing a duet on the reality show American Idol season 23 (2025)

• Brian is a fitness enthusiast and often hits the gym.
  

  Brian Littrell while working out at a gym

• He loves animals and has two pet dogs named Willard Littrell and Ellie Sue.
  

  Brian Littrell and Leighanne Littrell with their pets

• He is an avid traveller and often shares his travel experiences on social media.
  

  A picture of Brian Littrell from his trip to Iceland

• He consumes alcohol occasionally.
  

  Brian Littrell and Leighanne Littrell while having alcohol