The boys have Nick Carter‘s back.
Following the death of his younger brother Aaron Carter, the “I Want It That Way” singer opened up about his emotional performance with the Backstreet Boys one day after learning the tragic news. Recalling the tearful night, Nick admitted “it was tough to get up on stage,” but was grateful to have the support of bandmates.
“It was very emotional for me, having my guys with me,” he told Extra on Dec. 2. “There’s the old saying the show must go on, that’s been with us for years, but that night, I didn’t know what to expect. I didn’t know what was going to come from it, getting on that stage.”
He added, “Getting the reaction from the fans, it was definitely comforting, and it meant a lot to me.”
On Nov. 5, Aaron was found dead in his home in Lancaster, Calif. He was 34 years old. So far, no cause of death has been revealed. One day after the news broke, Nick—who was on tour in Europe—mourned his estranged brother on social media, writing, “my heart has been broke today.”