Baylee Littrell

Baylee Littrell is an American country singer and songwriter who gained fame after his appearance in an American Idol audition on television. He delivers modern country sounds while establishing himself as a significant force in the music business.

The 2019 album release of 770-Country, along with his familial roots in the entertainment industry, establishes Baylee Littrell to become a prominent figure in country music. Despite growing up as Brian Littrell’s son in the Backstreet Boys, he decided to build a personal musical legacy rather than rest on his father’s fame.

Early Life

Baylee Littrell was born on November 26, 2002, in Atlanta, Georgia, while surrounded by musical and entertainment experiences. The singer comes from a celebrity family where his mother, Leighanne Wallace, holds roles in modeling and acting while his father, Brian Littrell, continues his singing career in the Backstreet Boys.

Baylee grew up alone with his parents in an atmosphere characterized by musical creativity. Baylee has exhibited two passions in sports and music since childhood. Baseball and basketball became his main interests in school, where his father dedicated himself to coaching both teams.

Alongside baseball and basketball, Baylee participated in karate, football, soccer, and lacrosse. At six years old, doctors diagnosed Baylee with Kawasaki syndrome, which causes blood vessel swelling in the body. After overcoming his Kawasaki-related health issues, Baylee demonstrated exceptional recovery while being motivated to become more resilient.

From the age of 7 or 8, Baylee experienced nonstandard education through homeschooling. Through his homeschooling education, Baylee earned the opportunity to move ahead academically while continuing his musical progression.

Brian supervised Baylee’s musical development while Leighanne handled the management responsibilities during the early phases of his career. Through the homeschooling arrangement, Baylee gained flexibility to continue his education alongside his pursuit of passions during his travels.

Career

At the age of two, Baylee Littrell started his musical adventure by attending the Backstreet Boys’ Never Gone Tour alongside his father. His musical dedication intensified in first grade after attending band classes, theater programs, and acting workshops until his piano instructor pointed out his singing potential when he turned six years old.

He started performing in school music groups when he was eight, which ultimately propelled him to study singing, acting, and instrument playing. Baylee started his career on Broadway with Disaster! when he was 13 years old and received a Drama Desk nomination.

At nine years old, he started doing opening acts for the Backstreet Boys before transitioning to country music. His musical inspiration came from Florida Georgia Line, which guided him toward songwriting and country music.

Baylee performed as an opening act alongside the Backstreet Boys during their DNA World Tour and later joined Chris Lane on his Big Big Plans tour. His first album, “770-Country,” came out, which included two standout tracks such as “Boxes” and “We Run This Beach.” He introduced his debut extended play album, EP Vol. One, in 2022.

The singer engaged with other performers in a softball fundraiser whose proceeds supported children’s mental health programs. The year 2025 marked a turning point as Baylee Littrell performed his self-written song “Waiting on Myself to Die” for American Idol, which secured him a spot in Hollywood and strengthened his presence in country music.

Personal Life

Baylee Littrell maintains privacy regarding his personal matters while occasionally showing affection toward his college girlfriend, Klaudia Zolo, who studies at Emory University in Chicago. Through his social media posts, he demonstrates his deep affection for his girlfriend by sharing meaningful moments about their relationship.

Through heartfelt messages, Baylee shows constant gratitude to his parents, Brian Littrell and Leighanne, by honoring them on major life events, including his father’s 50th birthday and Mother’s Day, while recognizing their consistent support for his musical journey.

Social Media 

Through Instagram and TikTok, Baylee Littrell builds a powerful social media footprint to update fans about his music ventures and personal life, and career milestones. The Instagram account of Baylee Littrell_music has over 234k followers who connect with him through content such as backstage footage and musical excerpt,s and personal insights. His growing fanbase admires not only his musical talents but also his authenticity and down-to-earth nature.

Baylee Littrell Net Worth

In 2025, Baylee Littrell holds an estimated worth of $1 million from his music and performance activities along with endorsement deals. His album debut, along with successful tours, has substantially boosted his earnings, while his social media presence continues to generate profitable business possibilities and growth potential.