Backstreetboys.com: “Earlier this year, after much soul
searching, Kevin Richardson came to us and told us that he had decided
to leave the group and pursue other interests. He gave his bl
essing
to continue the music without him.The group
have no intention of replacing Kevin, and the door will always be open
for him to return to the Backstreet Boys. We wish him the all the best
in his future endeavors.
This weekend the group Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell and AJ
McLean are returning to the studio to begin the follow-up to Never Gone,
and will see you later this year with a new album.”
nterview
with Pop's Sarah Millar, Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell revealed
that the boys have been talking about their next album and hope to return
the studio as soon as June. 
by the Gospel Music Association with his first Dove Award and having
released Welcome Home, his first solo project May 2, Brian Littrell is
readying for the launch of his first solo tour on June 11. Littrell will
be joined by label mates, Ana Laura and Brandon Heath. "I can't wait to
get out on the road and perform these songs live. They mean a lot to me
and I'm excited to get to share them with live audiences," comments
Littrell. "We'll be performing in several different venues and are already
getting a lot of great feedback from fans. I'm thankful to have this
opportunity to hit the road and tour this album." Tony Johnsen, one of
Brian's agents at Creative Artists Agency, notes, "Because of Brian's
history as a Backstreet Boy, his winning a Dove Award this year, and the
momentum behind the radio single, 'Welcome Home,' there's great
anticipation in the market and the response to these dates has been
incredible. Brian has developed a loyal following and his fans are coming
out to support him on this tour."
