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Birth name: Brian Thomas Littrell
Born: February 20, 1975 (1975-02-20) (age 33)
Origin: Lexington, Kentucky U.S.
Genre(s): Pop, CCM
Occupation(s): Singer
Instrument(s): Acoustic Guitar
Years active: 1993 - Present
Label(s): Reunion, Jive
Associated acts: Backstreet Boys
Website: BrianLittrell.com, myspace.com/brianlittrell

+++ Early life +++

Brian was born in Lexington, Kentucky to Jackie and Harold Littrell. He has an older brother, Harold Littrell, Jr. At five, he took a tumble from his Big Wheel tricycle that his doctors later assumed signified the start of a bacterial infection that began circulating in his blood. Nevertheless, Brian seemed perfectly fit. A few weeks later at his grandparents' house, Brian was messing around with his older brother when he slipped and fell, sustaining a nasty bump to his head. Worried that he might have a concussion, his mother took him to the hospital where the doctors discovered Brian's affliction. Brian was admitted immediately and started on a course of medication that the doctors doubted would cure him. The infection had gone too far, they said. The doctors actually told Brian's parents to prepare themselves for the worst. But faith sustained his family as Brian remained in hospital for two months gradually recovering. Not only was it the loneliest time of his life, but he admits that he sometimes still has nightmares about it. The doctors called Brian's recovery nothing short of a miracle. "I think everyone is here for a reason," Brian has said. "I think it's destiny why we're all here together."

He began singing as a child in his Baptist church and attended Tates Creek High School in Lexington. Littrell's cousin, Kevin Richardson, moved to Orlando, Florida, during Littrell's teenage years. Richardson had gone to Orlando to find a job in the entertainment industry. After being chosen as one of the Backstreet Boys, Richardson recommended his cousin to the band members and management. Even though Littrell was planning on attending Cincinnati Bible College and studying to become a youth pastor, he was convinced by Richardson to go to Florida and audition. Eventually, he was chosen as the fifth member of the band.

+++ Personal life +++

In 1997, Littrell met model and actress Leighanne Wallace at the video shoot for their single "As Long As You Love Me." He proposed on Christmas night of 1999 and they were married on September 2, 2000. Both are committed evangelical Christians. Their first child, son Baylee Thomas Wylee Littrell, was born on November 26, 2002.

Brian has two tattoos on his left arm. One says Rock of Ages and the other is right underneath and has lyrics to a song he wrote for Leighanne, his wife.

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