Nick Carter
American singer-songwriter and actor
Born
January 28th, 1980
45 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in 1980, this artist gained prominence as a member of the pop group Backstreet Boys. The group achieved significant commercial success in the late 1990s and early 2000s, releasing a series of chart-topping albums and singles. Apart from music, ventured into acting, appearing in television shows such as '8 Simple Rules' and 'Vacation'. The artist has pursued a solo career, releasing solo albums and singles that showcased a different musical style compared to the group. Contributions to the pop music scene during the boy band era remain notable.
Achieved multi-platinum success with Backstreet Boys
Released solo albums including 'Now or Never'
Appeared in '8 Simple Rules' and 'Vacation'
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