About Aaron Carter
Aaron Carter became an international pop sensation at the age of 10 and went on to release several hit singles and multiplatinum albums as well as appear in film, television and on Broadway. Carter recently finished a successful North American tour performing songs he made famous during the past 15 years. He is currently recording a new album and preparing for his next tour.
Carter, now 26, began his career at the age of 7 singing lead for the band Dead End. Two years later in 1997 he made his first solo appearance when he opened for brother Nick Carter’s band the Backstreet Boys in Berlin, Germany. Within months Carter was signed to a record label and released his first hit single, “Crush On You,” followed by his first album, “Aaron Carter” which achieved gold status in several countries around the world.
After signing with Jive Records the following year, Carter released his next album, "Aaron’s Party” in 2000, which was an instant success and went triple platinum selling more than 3 million copies. “Oh Aaron” was released in 2001, which also went platinum, followed by the double platinum album “Another Earthquake” in 2002. His collection album, “Most Requested Hits,” was released in 2003, followed by “Come Get It: The Very Best of Aaron Carter” in 2006.
One of the top pop acts of his time, Carter regularly toured around the world performing for millions of adoring fans. His best-known singles include “I Want Candy,” “Aaron’s Party,” “That’s How I Beat Shaq,” “Oh Aaron” and “I’m All About You.” Carter was also the featured opening act for the world tour of Britney Spears.
In 2013 Carter kicked-off the “After Party Tour,” his first tour in eight years, which was initially scheduled for 80 shows across North America but quickly grew to more than 150 dates after strong initial ticket sales.
Carter’s television credits include “Lizzie McGuire,” “Sabrina, The Teenage Witch,” “7th Heaven,” “Family Affair” and “Figure it Out.” Films include “Ella Enchanted,” “Fat Albert,” “PopStar” and “Supercross.” He has performed on soundtracks for motion pictures such as “The Princess Diaries,” “A Cinderella Story” and “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius.” On Broadway, Carter appeared in “Seussical,” the Dr. Seuss themed musical, 400-performance stint in “The Fantastiks,” the longest-running musical in the world. A new generation of fans got introduced to Carter when he joined the cast of the hit ABC primetime series “Dancing With The Stars.” Carter and his partner, Karina Smirnoff, finished in fifth place in the competition.
Carter has won multiple awards, including the Teen Choice Award, Kids’ Choice Award and Radio Disney Music Award and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the youngest singer to have four consecutive top ten singles in the U.K. He has performed live around the world to crowds of more than 1 million fans, was a featured performer for the “Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration” and has performed at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Billboard Music Awards, the People’s Choice Awards and the American Music Awards.
Born in Tampa, Fla., Carter currently lives in Los Angeles.
Comments
Explore Nearby
-
1
Neisha, Thai Cuisine
Restaurants -
2
Golf Park at Hunter Mill
Attractions -
3
Reston Zoo
Attractions -
4
Neisha Thai Cuisine
Restaurants -
5
Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits
Restaurants
-
1
Neisha, Thai Cuisine
8027 Leesburg Pike Suite 110 -
2
Neisha Thai Cuisine
8027 Leesburg Pike - Ste 110 -
3
Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits
325 Maple Ave E -
4
I-Thai Restaurant
8607 Westwood Center Dr, 22182 -
5
Anita's New Mexico Style Mexican Food
521 Maple Ave E -
6
Vienna Inn
120 Maple Ave E -
7
Chima
8010 Towers Crescent Dr. Suite 100
-
1
Golf Park at Hunter Mill
1627 Hunter Mill Rd -
2
Reston Zoo
1228 Hunter Mill Rd
© 2024 WashingtonDC.com: A City Guide by Boulevards. All Rights Reserved. Advertise with us | Contact us | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Site Map