Nick Carter
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Nick Carter an American pop artist and a product of the successful boy group of the 90's, the Backstreet Boys.
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About
Born Nickolas Gene Carter on the 28th of January 1980 at 7:32pm, to parents Robert Gene Carter and Jane Elizabeth Spaulding in Jamestown, New York. Nick Carter entered the limelight at a very young age, started out in numerous commercials and even auditioned for the Mickey Mouse Club. He also appeared in the 1990 Johnny Depp movie, Edward Scissorhands.
At the age of 12, he became a member of an all-children band where he was spotted by manager, Lou Pearlman. He immediately became the member of the boy band Lou Pearlman is training, the Backstreet Boys. He's the youngest member of the group which was formed in April 19, 1993. The group found success all over Europe, Canada and Southeast Asia before breakingthrough the US market.
The band continued to tour and overwhelming success until they decided have a break in 2002. The group decided to leave their management company, The Firm the same year but Nick Carter decided to stay. On October 28, 2002, he released his debut album as a solo artist, the rock and roll, R&B, Now or Never. It may not be as successful as his previous efforts with the band, debuting at the 17th spot, it went certified Gold. Apart from being a solo artist, he also returned to acting, appearing in the 2004 horror flick, The Hollow and in a reality TV show with his siblings including brother, Aaron Carter, House of Carters.
Awards & Certifications
| Year | Certification | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Gold | Now or Never |
News
Tours & Concerts
No tours to date
Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Date | Title | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Help Me | Jive | Now or Never |
| Do I Have To Cry For You | Jive | Now or Never | |
| I Got You | Jive | Now or Never |
Compilations & Live Releases
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Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- Nick is the older brother of singers, Aaron Carter and Leslie Carter.
- He's one of Teen People Magazine's "21 Hottest Stars Under 21" [1999]
- He was arrested on January 2, 2002 for allegedly disobeying police orders to leave after a fight broke out inside the 'Pop City' club.
- He has owned N-Control Management since 2000, where he co-manages the alternative Rock group Break Out.
- The first time he got writing credits was on Aaron Carter's debut CD in 1997. The song was called Ain't It Cute, and was co-written by Brian Littrell and Gary Carolla. He since has gotten writing credits on 3 of the songs on the Backstreet Boys' Black & Blue (2000), and a song called True on the B-side of Leslie Carter's debut single "Like Wow" (2001).
- He has his own boat racing team called Nick Carter Racing. His team won the first race they attended, the Daytona Harley Davidson Offshore Grand Prix in Daytona on April 30th, 2002. Nick also sang the National Anthem.
- He is a licensed scuba diver.
- Founded the charity campaign 'Nick Carter Oceans Campaign' in his band-mate Kevin Scott Richardson's charity foundation, "Just Within Reach" (JWR).
- Voted Sexiest Man Of The World by CosmoGirl Magazine.
- Has 5 siblings: Bobbie Jean Carter (b. 1982), Leslie Carter (b. 1986), twins Angel Carter and Aaron Carter (b. 1987).
- Dated Paris Hilton [December 2003 - July 2004]
- Was born in the same hospital as comedian Lucille Ball.
- His parents, Jane & Robert Carter, finalized their divorce at the end of March 2004. Robert Carter married 29 year old Ginger Elrod on April 1st, 2004, giving him and his siblings a stepmother, and a step-sister. He was not present at the wedding.
- Is allergic to cats.
- Lists Canadian rocker Bryan Adams as his biggest idol and musical influence. Like Bryan Adams, he has been described by critics as a "blue jeans and t-shirt rock and roller" and his debut solo album "Now or Never" was called a throwback to Adams earlier works.
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Categories: Artist | Rock | Alternative
