OFM Feature - Nick Carter - FINAL_Pages 10 / 12 / 23 3 : 42 PM Page 2 After three decades in the spotlight , Nick Carter’s love of music and performing remains “ larger than life . ” B Y K A R E N N I M E T Z FROM HIS HUMBLE BEGINNINGS TO BOY - BAND SU - family have guided Carter as he has navigated PERSTARDOM , Nick Carter’s musical talents have both personal struggles and tragic loss . Now , the helped him amass legions of fans all around the devoted husband and father of three young chil - world . Growing up in Tampa , Carter never imag - dren is working on his latest solo album , his most ined he would one day be a member of one of impassioned to date . the highest - selling boy bands of all time , with over With a hit new single and an eagerness to return 130 million albums sold . to the stage , Carter is currently on the road with his The Backstreet Boys , consisting of Carter and Who I Am tour . Due to popular demand , more bandmates Howie Dorough , AJ McLean , Brian Lit - shows continue to be added . The tour brought trell and Kevin Richardson , were formed in 1992 in Carter to Orlando last month for a performance Orlando . They rose to fame with their self - titled de - at the Dr . Phillips Center for the Performing Arts . Or - but album in 1996 . Since then , the group has re - lando Family Magazine recently caught up with ceived numerous awards and accolades , and the gifted singer , who spoke of his career begin - continues to record and tour together . nings , life as a boy - band member , future projects The love and support of his bandmates and and his love for Orlando . ? O R L A N D O F A M I L Y | N O V E M B E R 2 0 2 3 | O R L A N D O F A M I L Y M A G A Z I N E . C O M | 2 1