Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell’s son, Baylee Littrell, auditioned for the singing competition during its season premiere on March 9 — and the famous boy bander joined him for a duet. Footage of a young Baylee Littrell during Backstreet Boys concerts aired before he sang for judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.

Baylee Littrell grew up on the road with his dad — he was 8 or 9 when he started opening for the Backstreet Boys with a couple of songs. Now, he’s trying to carve out his own path in music as a country singer.