Episode 17: Baylee Littrell

In this episode of Hitting the Road, we sit down with Baylee Littrell, an artist stepping boldly into a new season of honesty, faith, and creative freedom. Many first discovered Baylee on American Idol Season 23, where he auditioned with an original song and later delivered one of the show’s most talked-about moments with his heartfelt performance of “Hey Jesus.” Written during a season of struggle and doubt, the song became both a deeply personal prayer and the catalyst for Baylee’s renewed sense of purpose—now released as the lead single from his upcoming album.

From childhood memories of introducing the Backstreet Boys on stage to making his Broadway debut at just 13, Baylee has spent his life moving between music, acting, and visual art. His journey has taken him from opening stadium shows on the DNA Tour to showcasing his own blend of indie, pop, country, and rock on projects like 770-Country and Vol. 1. Alongside music, his paintings and illustrations reflect the same raw emotion and search for connection that drives his songs.

With a new record on the horizon, Baylee is embracing this next chapter with a sound that defies genre and a message rooted in authenticity, faith, and acceptance.

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