Nick Carter

American singer-songwriter and actor

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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