Brian Littrell becomes emotional over the audition of American Idol Mab Baylee

Backstreet Boys Singer Brian Littrell has emotionally watch his son, Bayleee Littrellpersecuted American Idol Dreams.

The 22 -year -old player’s audition was shown during Première on Sunday, March 9, from the 23rd season of the singing competition. New judge Carrie Underwood She said she noticed something “familiar” about Bayleee before he revealed his father’s identity.

“You have to forgive me, I didn’t have your father’s posters in my room,” luke Bryan teased as Underwood, 41, exterminated that Bayleee was like his father.

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“Following my father’s footsteps is appalling because his career for me is one of the most wonderful in music history. No one can ever compare, ”Gushed Bayleee. “I remember being 8 or 9 years old and they sold this huge arena out and I had to open for them. I had just got my two songs and I came off stage and when the men went on, the screams and lights went down. I was just amazed. “

Brian, now 50, reflected on how his time as a boy’s band star affected his son, which he shares with his wife Leighanne Wallace.

“Obviously, growing up in the industry, many people look at that as a perk. But it’s not easy, ”said Brian. “I’ve always told everyone that it’s 10 times more talented than I had ever been.”

Outside the audition room, Brian ripped up while praising Baylee’s hard work. “We are delighted. … I think he broke out for it, ”he added.

Bayleee went on to perform an original “emotional” song for Bryan, 48, Underwood and Lionel Richie. “This song is about me personally wanting to quit and not quit again,” he told the cameras. “Trust me, I wish I wanted to do something completely different. But if I’m not making music, there’s no way I can really exist. “

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He left his Underwood performance stunned – even more so because he wrote the song himself. “I think you could go a long way in this competition,” he said.

Bryan after Bayleee’s father invited to sing the chorus with him. “I don’t know what to do anymore / I seem to be all alone in this war / Always on my own with no one by my side,” sang the pair. “What to do, what to do with my life / I seem to have no more tears after weeping / distress takes my time / I stay on myself to die.”

Following the unexpected duo, Underwood repeated that Bayleee’s talent was speaking for himself. “For your Superstar singer to come in here, I feel like anyone else, it would make you look bad. But he didn’t. You were right there with him, ”he said. “You weren’t pale, we didn’t shy away. You were like, ‘This is my moment.’ “

When the three judges agreed to send Bayleee to Hollywood, Brian proudly said, “I’m gonna cry. I’m crying. “

American Idol Tunes on Sunday ABC at 8 pm et.