Aaron Carter facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Aaron Carter
Carter performing at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City, 2014
Born	Aaron Charles Carter (1987-12-07)December 7, 1987 Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Died	November 5, 2022(2022-11-05) (aged 34) Lancaster, California, U.S.
Occupation	Singer songwriter rapper actor
Years active	1995–2022
Children	1
Relatives	Leslie Carter (sister) Nick Carter (brother)
Musical career
Genres	Pop
Instruments	Vocals guitar
Labels	Rakkaus Records Edel Music Jive Zomba Sony BMG
Associated acts	Leslie Carter Nick Carter Backstreet Boys Drake Bell

Aaron Charles Carter (born December 7, 1987 – died November 5, 2022) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He became famous as a teen pop singer in the late 1990s. He was very popular with young audiences in the early 2000s. He released four studio albums during this time.

Aaron Carter started performing at age seven. His older brother, Nick, was already part of the famous group Backstreet Boys. Aaron released his first album, Aaron Carter, in 1997 when he was nine. It sold a million copies around the world. His second album, Aaron's Party (Come Get It) (2000), sold three million copies in the United States. After this, Aaron started appearing on Nickelodeon and went on tour with the Backstreet Boys.

His next album, Oh Aaron, also sold very well. In 2002, he released Another Earthquake!, which was his last studio album for over 15 years. In 2003, he released a collection of his popular songs called Most Requested Hits.

Later, Aaron Carter appeared on Dancing with the Stars. He also acted in the Broadway musical Seussical and the off-Broadway musical The Fantasticks. In 2014, he released a song called "Ooh Wee" with rapper Pat SoLo. He released the song "Fool's Gold" in 2016. An EP called Love followed in 2017. His fifth studio album, also named Love, came out in 2018. His sixth and final album, Blacklisted, was released just two days after he passed away.

Aaron Carter's Early Life

Aaron Charles Carter was born on December 7, 1987, in Tampa, Florida. His parents, Jane and Robert Carter, used to run a retirement home. He had an older brother, Nick, who was a member of the Backstreet Boys. He also had three sisters: his twin, Angel, who is a model; Bobbie Jean (BJ); and Leslie (1986–2012). His family was originally from Jamestown, New York. His parents divorced in 2004.

Aaron went to Frank D. Miles Elementary School and Ruskin School in Florida.

Aaron Carter's Music Career

Starting His Music Journey (1997-1999)

Aaron Carter started his music career as the lead singer of a band called Dead End. He left the band after two years because he wanted to sing pop music. The other band members preferred alternative rock.

Aaron first performed alone at age nine. He sang "Crush on You" as an opening act for the Backstreet Boys in Berlin in March 1997. After this performance, he got a record deal. In the fall of 1997, he released his first song, "Crush on You." Aaron's first album, Aaron Carter, was released on December 1, 1997. This album became very popular in several countries, including Norway, Spain, and Germany. It was released in the United States in June 1998.

Becoming a Star: Albums and Acting (2000-2001)

Aaron Carter's second album, Aaron's Party (Come Get It), came out in the United States on September 26, 2000. It was released by Jive. This album sold over three million copies in the U.S. and was certified 3× platinum. The album had hit songs like "I Want Candy" and "That's How I Beat Shaq." These songs were played often on Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. Aaron also appeared as a guest on Nickelodeon shows. He opened concerts for the Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears on her Oops!... I Did It Again Tour.

In March 2001, Aaron started acting. He was a guest star on an episode of the Disney Channel show Lizzie McGuire. That same month, he performed a concert with teen star Samantha Mumba for Disney Channel. This concert was later released on DVD. In April 2001, he made his Broadway debut. He played JoJo the Who in the musical Seussical.

When he was 13, Aaron recorded his third album, Oh Aaron. It was released on August 7, 2001. This album included his first song with his brother Nick. It also featured a song with the group No Secrets. A doll of Aaron Carter was made when the album came out. Oh Aaron also sold very well that year. A live concert from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was released on DVD. Some of his songs were used in the soundtrack for the 2001 movie Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius.

More Albums and TV Shows (2002-2008)

Carter performing in 2005

Aaron Carter's fourth album, Another Earthquake!, was released on September 3, 2002. This happened during his Rock, Rap and Retro Tour. The album included the song "America A.O." and the song "Do You Remember." He also appeared as a guest on three episodes of the Nickelodeon show All That. He sang the theme song for the PBS animated series Liberty's Kids.

In 2002, Aaron's parents had a disagreement with his former manager, Lou Pearlman. They said he didn't pay Aaron money he was owed from his 1998 album. The issue was later resolved.

Aaron's Most Requested Hits was released on November 3, 2003. This collection included songs from his last three albums. It also had a new song called "One Better."

The song "Saturday Night" came out on March 22, 2005. Aaron promoted this song during the summer. This song was also in the movie Popstar, where Aaron played the main role. The movie was about a performer's life, much like his own. Aaron was also a real-life motocross racer. He appeared in the 2005 movie Supercross.

In March 2006, there was a legal issue about a recording deal Aaron signed when he was 17. His lawyer argued that he had the right to cancel agreements made when he was a minor.

Aaron and his siblings starred in a TV show called House of Carters. It was a reality show that aired from October to November 2006 on E!. The show followed all five Carter siblings living together in one house.

Dancing, Touring, and Taking a Break (2009-2013)

Carter performing on July 30, 2010

In 2009, Aaron Carter joined season 9 of Dancing with the Stars. He danced with Karina Smirnoff. They finished in fifth place. During this time, he also released some music online, including the song "Dance with Me."

On January 23, 2011, Aaron's manager announced that Aaron took a break to focus on his health and well-being. Aaron told his fans, "The main thing in life is not to be afraid of being human." On February 10, 2011, it was announced that he had successfully completed his time there.

On November 7, 2011, Aaron started acting in the musical The Fantasticks in New York City. This is the world's longest-running musical. Aaron played the main character, Matt.

In January 2012, Aaron was one of eight celebrities on the Food Network show Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off. He was eliminated in the first episode.

In 2013, Aaron started his first music tour in eight years. It was called the After Party Tour. The tour lasted from February to December 2013. He performed over 150 shows in the United States and Canada.

Later Music and Final Album (2014-2022)

Carter performing "Ooh Wee" with rapper Pat SoLo in 2014 at the Gramercy Theatre in New York

In June 2014, Aaron Carter went on a tour in Canada. He performed new songs from his upcoming album. He also announced a worldwide tour called the Wonderful World Tour. This tour was named after a song from his new album. The tour had 50 dates and ran from September 2014 to January 2015. In July, Aaron appeared on Good Day L.A. and performed "Ooh Wee" with rapper Pat SoLo. In February 2015, Aaron released an EP (a shorter album) called The Music Never Stopped.

On January 31, 2016, Aaron released his music video for "Curious."

In April 2016, Aaron released the song "Fool's Gold." Another song, "Sooner or Later," came out in January 2017. Both songs were on the EP Love, released in February 2017. Aaron released this music independently. An album with the same name was released as his fifth studio album on February 16, 2018.

Two days after Aaron Carter passed away, his final album, Blacklisted, was released on all music platforms.

Aaron Carter's Family Life

Aaron Carter had a son who was born on November 22, 2021. His son's mother was Melanie Martin.

In February 2019, Aaron bought a home in Lancaster, California.

His Passing

On November 5, 2022, Aaron Carter passed away at his home in Lancaster, California. He was 34 years old.

Aaron Carter was cremated on November 9, 2022. His twin sister, Angel, holds his ashes. His mother was the first person told about his passing.

Discography

Studio albums

• Aaron Carter (1997)
• Aaron's Party (Come Get It) (2000)
• Oh Aaron (2001)
• Another Earthquake! (2002)
• Love (2018)
• Blacklisted (2022)

Tours

Headlining

• Party Tour (2000–2001)
• Aaron's Winter Party (2002)
• Rock, Rap and Retro Tour (2002)
• Jukebox Tour (2003–2004)
• Remix Tour (2005)
• After Party Tour (2013)
• Aaron Carter's Wonderful World Tour (2014)

Co-headlining

• Kids Go Music Festival (1998) (with Take 5, No Authority, and 911)
• Kids Go Christmas Festival (1998) (with R&B)
• All That! Music and More Festival (1999) (with Monica, 98 Degrees, B*Witched, Tatyana Ali, 3rd Storee, and No Authority)
• Radio Disney Live! 2001 World Tour (2001) (with Krystal Harris, Hoku, Baha Men, Myra, True Vibe, Jump5, Brooke Allison, Plus One, Kaci, Play, and A-Teens)
• Pop 2000 Tour (2018–2020)

Opening act

• Backstreet Boys: Live In Concert Tour (1997) (Germany, Switzerland, Austria)
• Backstreet's Back Tour (1998) (United States, Canada)
• Oops!... I Did It Again Tour (2000) (England, Germany)

Promotional

• Eurasian Tour (1998)
• Australian Tour (2000)
• Wal-Mart Promo Tour (2000)

Filmography

Film

Television

Images for kids

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  Carter performing in 2005

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  Carter performing on July 30, 2010

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  Carter performing "Ooh Wee" with rapper Pat SoLo in 2014 at the Gramercy Theatre in New York

See Also

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