AJ McLean
For decades, Alexander James has been a part of Backstreet Boys, one of the most successful groups in music history. Also known as AJ McLean, (or simply Alex to his friends), the star of the iconic boy band has consistently helped shape modern pop culture. A multi-award-winning and GRAMMY-nominated performer, AJ has delivered some of the most recognizable pop music of the last three decades. From tightly crafted songs and unmistakable harmonies to arena filling performances, he remains one of pop?s most influential voices. His work with Backstreet Boys has gone gold or platinum in 46 countries, with the group?s first nine albums debuting in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200. AJ does not slow down. In recent years, he has joined his bandmates for a landmark residency at Sphere Las Vegas, appeared on ABC?s Dancing with the Stars, and hosted Netflix?s widely acclaimed musical competition series Building The Band. He also co-headlined a successful run of shows with *NSYNC?s Joey Fatone. Best known as 1/5 of the hugely popular boy band Backstreet Boys, AJ McLean is a singer/songwriter and dancer, known for his soulful, pop, rock, and R&B-influenced style. McLean initially rose to fame with the Backstreet Boys in the late '90s. With countless #1s, record-setting tours, numerous awards and worldwide sales in excess of 180 million, the Backstreet Boys have been recognized as the best-selling boy band in history. Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, in 1978, AJ McLean's journey into the performing arts started early, with a focus on dance and an acting debut at age eight in the 1986 film Truth or Dare. His career expanded with roles in Nickelodeon shows like Welcome Freshman and Hi Honey, I'm Home! As an original Backstreet Boys member since 1992, he contributed to all their albums, including chart-toppers like Millennium (1999), Black & Blue (2000), and DNA (2019). Apart from the group, McLean, occasionally known as Johnny No Name, embarked on a solo career, releasing the debut album Have It All in 2010. This marked the beginning of a diverse musical journey, including the release of tracks such as "Back Porch Bottle Service" (2018) and "Boy and a Man" (2019) from his country-influenced sophomore album, Long Road. A multiple award winning and Grammy-nominated performer, AJ has become one of pop’s most influential performers. Now the time has come to experience Alexander James, a pop prodigy making a name for himself solo.