{"id":20977,"date":"2025-04-03T13:07:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T17:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/inspirationreport\/?p=20977"},"modified":"2025-04-03T13:07:31","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T17:07:31","slug":"backstreet-boys-brian-littrell-moved-to-tears-as-son-sings-about-faith-on-american-idol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/inspirationreport\/2025\/04\/backstreet-boys-brian-littrell-moved-to-tears-as-son-sings-about-faith-on-american-idol.html","title":{"rendered":"Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell Moved to Tears as Son Sings About Faith on American Idol"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It was a night of tears, testimony, and talent on American Idol<\/em> as Baylee Littrell\u2014son of Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell\u2014delivered an emotional original song that spoke straight to the heart.<\/p>\n

The 22-year-old contestant took the stage during Hollywood Week and performed “Hey Jesus,”<\/em> a heartfelt ballad he wrote while navigating grief and a wavering faith after the death of his beloved grandmother.<\/p>\n

“She was my best friend,” Baylee said in a video montage aired before his performance. “She understood me like not many people do. When she passed, I questioned everything and pushed away my faith.”<\/p>\n

But in the midst of the pain, Baylee turned to music\u2014and ultimately, to God. Writing “Hey Jesus”<\/em> became his way back to the Lord.<\/p>\n

The moving lyrics captured his raw journey:<\/p>\n

“Hey Jesus, I broke my wings again. Can you help me up one last time, old friend?”<\/p>\n

“Oh, because I surrender everything to you.”<\/p>\n

“Oh, I’ve tried to fight all my battles without you by my side. In the dark depths of the night, that’s where I’d be without your beautiful light.”<\/p>\n