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If there's one person 13-year-old Aaron misses the most when he's on the road, it's his older brother, Nick. With both bros touring at the same time, it's hard for them to meet up, but thery make it a point to see each other.
STAYING TIGHT
Aaron tries to catch up with Nick whenever he can. "It's like on in a million when we're in the same country," says Aaron. "If I hadn't seen Nick for like four months, I'd pay with my own money just to go see him for a day." They have lucked out recently because they've been performing in the same area of the country.
Aaron cherishes time with Nick; the older Backstreet Boy has always been there to give Aaron advice on performin. "He's so cool," says Aaron. "He's always helping me out with things." For instance, Nick gives his little bro peptalks about stage firght (yes, even Aaron and Nick get performance jitters). nick's advice: picture an empty stadium and it won't be so scary. Plus, it was Nick whohelped give this "party guy" his start in music.
MAKING IT ON HIS OWN
Aaron often went withNick to rehearsals. He learned how fun it was to sing and dance in front of thousands of people. He thought, "I can do that."
Aaron says: "I wanted to be doing what Nick was doing. I was jealous. I wanted to be exactly like him, so Nick got me int the business." But he learned he didn't need to be "exactly like Nick" to get fans. And look how far he's come! This 5' 8" singer knows what it took to get where he is today - hard work.
"A lot of people, they say, 'your brother's in BSB, you get it handed to you on a silver platter,'" says Aaron. "But it's not exactly like that. It took me five years to get to where I am." Nick gives his bro lots of love, advice and support, but Aaron's reaal success comes from... Aaron!
All in the Family
You know Aaron and Nick, now meet the other Carters:
Bob: A former truck driver, the Carter dadlives in the family home in the Florida Keys. Jane: She's not only a mom, she's Aaron's manager. She's written a book about her son's success! B.J (Bobbie Jean) Carter: She's Aaron's 19-year-old sister. She is currently studying acting. Leslie Carter: Aaron's 15-year-old sister is becoming a star herself! She has her own his single, "I Need To Hear It From You." Angel Carter: She's Aaron's 13-year-old twin (she was born one minute earlier!).
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