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Nick Carter Is Ready to Explore ‘Creative Personal Expression’ on Upcoming Solo Tour: Exclusive

The Who I Am tour kicks off on October 4 in Lexington, Ky.

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The tour kicks off on October 4 in Lexington, Ky., before making its way through cities like Nashville, Tempe and Orlando before wrapping up on October 25 in Las Vegas. While Carter will be honoring his Backstreet Boys pop roots, fans can also expect to see a new side of the singer.

“I’m going to go out with a band, and I play guitar. I’m going to be playing drums throughout the show. So, it has a bit more creative personal expression and is a little bit more organic, I guess you could say,” he says of how his tour differs from a BSB run, before sharing the “surprising” songs he hopes to add into the setlist. “There’s no walls for me when it comes to music,” Carter says with a laugh. “One of the songs I really want to do is Simple Mind’s ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’ from The Breakfast Club and another one I want to do is Bon Jovi’s ‘Wanted Dead or Alive.’ I’m actually going to do some rap because I grew up listening to rap music. I’m gonna tear up some rap and do my own East Coast versus West Coast!”

Carter’s Who I Am tour comes at a particularly poignant time in the superstar’s life. In November, his younger brother and fellow pop star Aaron Carter died at age 34 after he drowned in the bathtub at his home in Lancaster, Calif., after inhaling difluoroethane and taking alprazolam. His cause of death was deemed accidental .

“It’s been a very rough year for me and my family and losing my brother is still something that I’m processing,” Nick shares. Following Aaron’s death, Nick and his sister Angel launched a donation fund in their late brother’s memory to benefit On Our Sleeves , which advocates to break the stigma surrounding mental health and provides children’s mental health resources to families and teachers nationwide.

“You try to find ways to cope with the things that are being thrown at you in life. Leaning into anything philanthropic or charitable, it makes it about something bigger than yourself,” Nick says of his past few months. “When my sister and I [launched the donation fund], I think that was the only way we were able to process what we’ve been going through. It’s become about how can we turn what we’ve been feeling into something that can hopefully help somebody else, and then we can learn from it and then somebody else can learn from it.”

“I love my brother. He’s my baby brother and I love him. Losing him, it’s been really hard,” he adds, before taking time to offer some advice for those also going through the loss of a loved one. “You just have to take life as it comes and learn from it and, most importantly, just know that you’re not alone.”

As for now, Nick says that the Who I Am tour has provided a much welcomed beam of light in a particularly tumultuous year. “I’m a musician. I’m an artist. I’m a performer, but I’m also a human first,” he explains. “Music is therapeutic to me and we all find ways to manage the things that we’re going through in life. Getting out there and performing for fans and just being who I am — it’ll help me during this this time.”

Tickets and exclusive VIP packages for the Who I Am tour go on sale starting July 21 here . See below for the full list of tour dates.

Oct. 4 – Singletary Center for the Arts – Lexington, KY Oct. 5 – The Family Arena – St. Charles, MO Oct. 7 – Schermerhorn Symphony Center – Nashville, TN Oct. 8 – The Classic Center Theatre – Athens, GA Oct. 9 – Harbison Theatre – Irmo, SC Oct. 11 – Shaftman Performance Hall Jefferson Center – Roanoke, VA Oct. 13 – Wilson Center – Wilmington, NC Oct. 15 – Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center – Orlando, FL Oct. 17 – Pompano Beach Amphitheater – Pompano Beach, FL Oct. 19 – Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts – Gainesville, FL Oct. 20 – Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall – Sarasota, FL Oct. 22 – Morsani Hall Straz Center for the Performing Arts – Tampa, FL Oct. 24 – Mullett Arena – Tempe, AZ Oct. 25 – The Theater at Virgin Hotel Las Vegas – Las Vegas, NV

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Nick is taking his Who I Am Tour to South America in January! Tickets are on sale now for the following dates:

1/5/2024 Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile – Municipal Theater of Viña del Mar 1/6/2024 Rancagua, Chile – Monticello Gran Arena 1/7/2024 Concepcion, Chile – SurActivo 1/10/2024 Guayaquil, Ecuador – Centro De Convenciones 1/22/2024 Buenos Aires, Argentina – C Art Media Complex 1/24/2024 Lima, Peru – Logotipo del comercio Centro de Convenciones Barranco

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Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter Announces Solo Tour

by Jon Mendelsohn July 17, 2023, 11:17 am

Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter has recently opened up to Billboard about his upcoming solo tour, which has been dubbed the Who I Am 2023 Tour. It will mark Carter’s first solo tour in seven years.

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Carter’s tour will begin on October 4 with a show in Lexington, Kentucky. The brief tour will come to an end on October 25 with a concert in Las Vegas. Throughout the tour, Carter will play gigs in Nashville, Tampa, and Tempe.

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“I was born in 1980 and there was a lot of music that influenced me throughout the years to be one of the members of the Backstreet Boys,” Carter told Billboard . “So, I’m going to perform a lot of songs that I love.” 

Carter later explained that he is going to take on many roles throughout the tour. “I’m going to go out with a band, and I play guitar,” he said. “I’m going to be playing drums throughout the show. So, it has a bit more creative personal expression and is a little bit more organic, I guess you could say.

“There’s no walls for me when it comes to music,” Carter continued. “One of the songs I really want to do is Simple Mind’s ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’ from  The Breakfast Club  and another one I want to do is Bon Jovi’s ‘Wanted Dead or Alive.’ I’m actually going to do some rap because I grew up listening to rap music. I’m gonna tear up some rap and do my own East Coast versus West Coast!”

Carter has faced tragedy recently with the passing of his brother, Aaron Carter, who drowned in his bathtub last year at the age of 34. “It’s been a very rough year for me and my family and losing my brother is still something that I’m processing… I love my brother. He’s my baby brother and I love him. Losing him, it’s been really hard. You just have to take life as it comes and learn from it and, most importantly, just know that you’re not alone.”

Carter also addressed the serious allegations held against him by former Dream singer Melissa Schuman. Schuman filed a sexual abuse lawsuit against Carter earlier this year. In regard to the legal situation. “I’m a really strong believer in the legal system,” he said. “I’m confident that justice will be served in the end, and I actually look forward to speaking about it more when it’s all over.”

Tickets for Carter’s upcoming tour will be on sale starting July 21 . A complete set of dates are below:

Oct. 4 – Singletary Center for the Arts – Lexington, KY Oct. 5 – The Family Arena – St. Charles, MO Oct. 7 – Schermerhorn Symphony Center – Nashville, TN Oct. 8 – The Classic Center Theatre – Athens, GA Oct. 9 – Harbison Theatre – Irmo, SC Oct. 11 – Shaftman Performance Hall Jefferson Center – Roanoke, VA Oct. 13 – Wilson Center – Wilmington, NC Oct. 15 – Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center – Orlando, FL Oct. 17 – Pompano Beach Amphitheater – Pompano Beach, FL Oct. 19 – Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts – Gainesville, FL Oct. 20 – Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall – Sarasota, FL Oct. 22 – Morsani Hall Straz Center for the Performing Arts – Tampa, FL Oct. 24 – Mullett Arena – Tempe, AZ Oct. 25 – The Theater at Virgin Hotel Las Vegas – Las Vegas, NV

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In 2020, Nick Carter performed on Fox’s “The Masked Singer” as a Crocodile decked out in pink rhinestones.

This year, the former Backstreet Boy is unmasking and going on a 17-concert trek he’s calling the ‘Who I Am Tour’ with special guest Maddie Poppe.

That includes gigs at Engelwood, NJ’s Bergen Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Nov. 12 and Patchogue, NY’s Patchogue Theater on Tuesday, Nov. 14.

“I’m really excited to get back onstage,” the 43-year-old shared on Instagram . “I’m working on what I think is the perfect set list.”

Want to hear him belt out “I Want It That Way,” “Backstreet’s Back,” “As Long As You Love Me” and so many more hits that would make up the perfect set list?

Thankfully, it isn’t too late to “Quit Playing Games” and grab last-minute tickets .

As of now, seats are available for all 18 gigs .

Some are quite affordable, too.

At the time of publication, we found tickets going for as low as $9 before fees on Vivid Seats.

Not all tickets are that cheap though.

Most shows have seats starting anywhere from $45 to $100 before fees.

Need more details before smashing that buy button ?

You’re in the right place.

We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Nick Carter’s 2023 ‘Who I Am Tour’ below.

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Nick Carter 2023 tour schedule

A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:

(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout .)

Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. 

They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event.

Nick Carter set list

While it’s hard to guess what Carter will perform as part of his “perfect set list” on the road — he hasn’t toured on his own since 2018 — here’s a look at what he played at his last full solo gig five years ago, courtesy of Set List FM :

01.) “Blow Your Mind” 02.) “I’m Taking Off / Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time)” 03.) “Horoscope” 04.) “Incomplete” (Backstreet Boys song) 05.) “As Long as You Love Me” (Backstreet Boys song) 06.) “One More Time” (Nick Knight cover) 07.) “Just Want You to Know” (Backstreet Boys song) 08.) “I Want It That Way” (Backstreet Boys song) 09.) “Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely” (Backstreet Boys song) 10.) “Don’t Wanna Lose You Now” (Backstreet Boys song) 11.) “I Need You Tonight” (Backstreet Boys song) 12.) “Burning Up”

13.) “Swet” 14.) “Larger Than Life” (Backstreet Boys song) 15.) “19 In 99”

16.) “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” (Backstreet Boys song)

Nick Carter new music

Earlier this year, Carter dropped two new singles titled “Superman” and “Hurts To Love You.”

Both tracks are throwbacks to Backstreet Boys ballads from yesterday — clever wordplay, rangy vocals and heart on your sleeve emotion.

Sound like your kind of thing?

You can listen to them both here .

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Maddie Poppe, 25, is most well-known for winning the 16th season of “American Idol” in 2018.

Since her big W, the powerful songstress released an excellent album — 2019’s “Whirlwind” — as well as a number of singles.

If you want to check out her evocative and emotive catalog yourself, click here to find all of Maddie Poppe’s music.

Boy bands on tour in 2023-24

While Carter isn’t touring with the Backstreet Boys — and NSYNC hasn’t officially announced a nationwide jaunt either — here are five acts that you might enjoy in their place.

•  98 Degrees

•  Jonas Brothers

•  Niall Horan of One Direction

•  Big Time Rush

• Boyz II Men

Who else is on tour? Check out our list of the 52 biggest concert tours in 2023 here to find out.

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Nick Carter Will Bring the 'Who I Am' Tour to Las Vegas

Tickets go on sale to the public this Friday, July 21, 2023, at 10 a.m. PST.

Singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actor and beloved Backstreet Boy, Nick Carter, will make his venue debut at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas , part of Curio Collection by Hilton, on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. Fans will have the chance to experience the international pop superstar’s Who I Am Tour firsthand in this one-night-only performance. Tickets go on sale to the public this Friday, July 21, 2023, at 10 a.m. PST on AXS.com .

Fresh off the success of another Backstreet Boys world tour, beloved pop icon Nick Carter will return to the stage as a solo artist after seven years, with the singer-songwriter set to perform tracks from his solo catalog – along with select Backstreet Boys favorites and new solo music – for audiences across the U.S. 

"I am so thrilled to embark on this new tour,” says Nick Carter. “The solo music I’ve released over the years has been a powerful outlet for me, an authentic expression of who I really am, and I look forward to sharing that with fans throughout this tour, while debuting new music and creating new memories together.”

The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is proud to offer an expansive VIP service including open bar packages, private expedited entry, dedicated hosts, merchandise delivery, custom swag, and access to luxury suites and VIP lounges to its guests for an unparalleled live entertainment experience. To learn more about the venue's VIP service or to book, please email [email protected] .

For more information on this performance or for news from The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, visit virginhotelslv.com . Virgin Hotels Las Vegas proudly offers complimentary self-parking. 

About Nick Carter

Sparking his career at the age of 12 years old, Nick Carter became an international pop superstar as the youngest member of iconic boy band, Backstreet Boys. Carter’s 23-year entertainment career has spanned far beyond the stages of sold-out arenas, with an array of projects in television and film, as well as a philanthropist and author.

To date, the Backstreet Boys are the best-selling boy band in history and are one of the world’s best-selling music artists of all time. In 2002, Carter released his debut solo album, Now or Never, through Jive Records, which debuted at #17 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified Gold in the U.S., Japan and Canada.

This debut marked the beginning of a successful solo career alongside his Backstreet Boys fame, with Carter releasing three studio albums to date. Throughout the years, Nick has remained a beloved figure in popular culture, touring with the Backstreet Boys for their “DNA World Tour” beginning in April 2022 and now setting off on his solo “Who I Am” Tour in 2023.

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Nick Carter Takes Fans on a Journey Through the ’80s with his ‘Who I Am’ Tour

Nick Carter is on the road solo for his “Who I Am” Tour, a show that carries fans through a personal journey with recognizable songs from the ’80s and early ’90s, Backstreet Boys hits, and tracks from Carter’s solo albums.

I recently attended the show at the Wilson Center in Wilmington, NC, just one of many stops in the “Who I Am” Tour, and it was one heck of a good time. Every performance was energetic and felt like a love letter to fans just as much as it showcased Carter’s own journey.

He even talked quite a bit about how much it meant to connect with fans in such a personal way.

The concept behind the show itself is brilliant. It incorporates music from the year he was born up until the time he first met the Backstreet Boys in the early ’90s, along with the Backstreet Boys songs and solo tracks. It traces his entire life and the 30 years he’s been a performer.

Doing this kept the audience excited throughout the show, and mixing in the kinds of songs from the ’80s and early ’90s that everyone could sing along to was a great way for Carter to showcase his many talents.

There was plenty of singing and dancing, and he also played guitar along with a full band, showing he could rock just as much as he could sing a tender love ballad. There were even a few costume changes.

Carter began the show with “Larger than Life” by the Backstreet Boys , then followed with familiar ’80s covers “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” and, after throwing on a pair of sunglasses, “Sunglasses at Night.” Every cover felt organic and natural, with Carter throwing himself soulfully into every performance.

The singer stated ahead of the tour that one of his goals was to create new memories with fans, and he certainly did that during this show. He also previewed that there would be a few surprises , and well, he wasn’t kidding.

Perhaps one of the most surprising moments of the night was when Carter belted out “You Shook Me All Night Long,” by AC/DC , genuinely capturing the raspy, high-pitched singing style of Brian Johnson.  As I said, Carter was really showing off his many talents!

Other songs included “Get Over Me” from his third solo album, All American , “With or Without You” by U2, “Wanted Dead or Alive” by Bon Jovi, and “I Want it That Way” by the Backstreet Boys , among others.

For a few songs, he offered personal feelings and anecdotes.

Before singing Don Henley’s “Dirty Laundry,” for example, he asked the audience to listen carefully to the lyrics. “Sometimes you wanna say something, but you just can’t say it, but you can say it through a song,” Carter said.

And before performing “Sharp Dressed Man,” he described his first time seeing ZZ Top on TV. He was a young boy watching the MTV Music Awards. “These three guys in these really long beards came on,” he recalled, “And I think they scared the entire stage.”

As part of a segment dedicated entirely to love songs, Carter sang “Right Here Waiting” by Richard Marx. He then shared that he performed a Richard Marx song for his audition to be in the Backstreet Boys , which got him the gig. So, this was a bit of an ode to Marx.

Carter’s most emotional moment of the night was his performance of one of “Hurts to Love You,” a single released early this year, a few months after the death of his brother, Aaron Carter.

“As time has gone by and we’ve gone through life together, and things have happened to all of us, we share those stories together,” Carter said. “Through music, you hear other peoples’ stories as well. And this song right here is a very important song that I have written recently. So I hope you like it.”

His performance of this song was deeply powerful and heartfelt, with the song itself being full of raw emotion.

Carter also performed an upcoming single, “Made for Us,” and his most recently released single, “Superman,” which fans were already more than capable of singing along to.

However, one of the best fan moments was at the end of the night, when Carter performed “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back).”

It was not only a fun and energetic way to end the night, but it was one that truly got the audience involved. The entire crowd was able to do the fan chant at the beginning of the song, and the feeling in the room was one of real camaraderie.

The evening was truly unforgettable. And even though Carter shared the history of his 30 years performing, in a lot of ways, it feels like the singer is just getting started.

See the remaining dates for Nick Carter’s “Who I Am” Tour:

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The show was absolutely amazing. He is insanely talented and the crowd loved every minute. Here’s to hoping he adds more dates.

Yes he did an awesome concert and he looked very handsome

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