Editing Nick Carter (section)

===Solo career===
In 2002, when the Backstreet Boys expressed a strong desire to leave their management company, The Firm, Carter was the first member of the group to choose to remain with them to manage his solo career and work on a solo album. Around then, Carter started writing songs and recording during his downtime when Jive asked him to do a solo album. As the group began recording their new album without him, he started working on his first solo album.<ref name=NYTimes2002>{{cite news|last=Strauss|first=Neil|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/08/18/arts/music-the-lost-boys-how-a-pop-sensation-came-undone.html|title=MUSIC; The Lost Boys: How a Pop Sensation Came Undone|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=August 18, 2002|access-date=August 24, 2012}}</ref> In September 2002, Carter released the first single from his solo album, "[[Help Me (Nick Carter song)|Help Me]]" which did well on radio countdowns landing at #1 on various stations including New York City's Z100 and achieved considerable worldwide success while the other single, "I Got You" was a minor hit in Europe. On October 29, 2002, his first solo album ''[[Now or Never (Nick Carter album)|Now Or Never]]'' was released and sold over 500,000 copies in the first week. It reached No. 17 on the [[Billboard 200|'' Billboard'' 200]] charts and was certified [[Music recording sales certification|gold]], both in the United States and Canada. The album made the charts in many countries as well. He also launched a worldwide tour in support of the album. He was No. 9 of [[People (magazine)|''People'' magazine]]'s "50 Most Beautiful People" in 2000 and was voted by readers of the teen magazine ''[[Cosmogirl]]{{'}}''s "Sexiest Man in the World" in their October 2002 issue,<ref name="Carters return">{{cite web|title=Carters return|url=http://www.wcuquad.com/entertainment/carters-return-1.2554438#.T-sukLUe4nc|publisher=The Quad|access-date=June 27, 2012 |date=October 9, 2006|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120801020107/http://www.wcuquad.com/entertainment/carters-return-1.2554438#.T-sukLUe4nc|archive-date=August 1, 2012|df=mdy-all}}</ref> beating out such competition as actor [[Brad Pitt]] and rival pop star [[Justin Timberlake]] for the title, launching a media-hyped "rivalry" between Timberlake and Carter, culminating in an amicable 2009 meeting off-camera on the set of ''[[Late Night with Jimmy Fallon]]'' where Carter defeated Timberlake in an arm-wrestling match.<ref>{{cite web|title=Man of the Moment|url=http://kaos-online.com/2011/05/26/man-of-the-moment-nick-carter/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411050431/http://kaos-online.com/2011/05/26/man-of-the-moment-nick-carter/|archive-date=April 11, 2013|df=mdy-all}}</ref> He was also featured on the cover of the magazine.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lo |first1=Sandy |title=Nick Carter Talks Debut Album "Now Or Never" ⋆ StarShine Magazine |url=https://starshinemag.net/nick-carter-talks-now-or-never-and-being-the-sexiest-man-alive/ |website=StarShine Magazine |access-date=8 November 2024 |date=23 October 2002}}</ref>

Carter went on tour in early 2003, where he performed at smaller venues like clubs, much smaller venues than what he had been used to with the Backstreet Boys. That same year, Carter started working on his second solo album, which was put on hold when the Backstreet Boys returned to the studio to record a new album in 2004. One of the tracks from the earlier recording sessions was used as the theme song to the television series ''[[House of Carters]]'' in 2006. "Let It Go" was written by Carter, [[Matthew Gerrard]], and [[Bridget Benenate|Bridget Louise Benenate]].<ref name="ascap.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/421317471?page=1|title= LET IT GO |website=ACE Repertory|publisher=[[ASCAP]]|access-date=2024-02-13|id=Work ID:421317471, {{ISWC|T0729839568}}}}</ref> It would be eight years before Carter finally focused on another solo album. Carter started to work on the album in 2008, but most of the recording of his second solo album, "[[I'm Taking Off]]," took place during any downtime he had in between Backstreet Boys touring in 2010. "I'm Taking Off" was first released in Japan on February 2, 2011, and later released in the U.S. on May 24, 2011, on iTunes only. The album was later released in other countries on different dates. It was Carter's first solo album without the help of a major label. He co-wrote every song released except a bonus track in Japan. In Germany, the album was released by Glor, Canada 305 Records, and in Japan, AMEX.<ref>{{cite web |title=I'm Taking Off by Nick Carter - Music Charts |url=https://acharts.co/album/63921 |website=acharts.co |access-date=13 November 2024}}</ref>

Carter recorded a duet with pop singer [[Jennifer Paige]] called "[[Beautiful Lie]]" in 2009.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jennifer Paige Interview |url=http://roundtripwithdaveo.com/2021/08/jennifer-paige-interview/ |website=roundtripwithdaveo.com |access-date=9 November 2024}}</ref> In 2010, Carter started recording new songs for his second solo album, working with [[Rami Yacoub]], [[Carl Falk]], [[Toby Gad]], Josh Hoge, and Claude Kelly, among many others. Carter's new album titled ''[[I'm Taking Off]]'' was released on February 2, 2011, in Japan, in Germany on June 3, 2011, and in the USA via iTunes on May 24. As of June 2011, Carter's second solo album reached No. 8 in Japan, selling over 20,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web |title=I'm Taking Off by Nick Carter - Music Charts |url=https://acharts.co/album/63921 |website=acharts.co |access-date=13 November 2024}}</ref>

In January 2014, Carter recorded a duet album with [[Jordan Knight]] from fellow boy band [[New Kids on the Block]]. They both worked on a duet album and called their collaboration ''[[Nick & Knight]]'', which debuted at #24 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and #14 in Canada.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Graham |first1=Adam |title=Nick Carter, Jordan Knight join forces as Nick & Knight |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2014/09/25/nick-carter-jordan-knight-backstreet-boys-new-kids-block/16206627/#:~:text='%20He's%20like%2C%20'Let's%20keep,9%2C000%20copies%20its%20opening%20week.) |website=The Detroit News |access-date=13 November 2024}}</ref> The tour to support the album ran from September to November 2014. They announced their album and tour on April 30 on ''Good Morning America''. The self-titled album was released on September 2, 2014. Fans were able to get a taste of the album when they pre-ordered it by receiving a download of the song "Just the Two of Us."<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Lewis |first1=Hilary |title=Nick Carter and Jordan Knight Form 'Nick & Knight' Duo, Share New Song & Tour Dates |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/nick-carter-jordan-knight-form-nick-knight-album-tour-6070364/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=13 November 2024 |date=30 April 2014}}</ref> The first single, "One More Time," was released on July 15, 2014.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Lynch |first1=Joe |title=Nick Carter & Jordan Knight's Debut Single 'One More Time' Is A Funky Ray of Sunshine |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/nick-carter-jordan-knights-one-more-time-6157656/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=13 November 2024 |date=15 July 2014}}</ref> The album features a few tracks written by Carter and Jordan.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nick Carter and Jordan Knight combine for 'Nick & Knight' |url=https://ew.com/article/2014/04/30/nick-carter-jordan-knight-nick-knight/ |website=EW.com |access-date=13 November 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

In 2015, Carter announced he would be working on a third solo album for release later that year. The album was called [[All American (Nick Carter album)|''All American'']] and was released digitally on November 25 via iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play. The CD release was delayed until February 2016 and was released in Japan that same month. He worked with Dan Muckala, Natasha Bedingfield, and others for most of the album. This album would see Carter returning to a pop/rock sound like ''Now or Never''. Some tracks on the album also sound like the 1950s and 1960s. The first single from his new album, entitled [[I Will Wait (Nick Carter song)|"I Will Wait"]], was released on Vevo on October 1, 2015, and is an acoustic ballad.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.facebook.com/NickCarter/posts/10153333681614215 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/50500224214/10153333681614215 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title = Was tired of making you all wait, here's the official video for my upcoming song 'I Will Wait.' Watch it now on Vevo.|website=[[Facebook]] }}{{cbignore}}</ref> The new CD ''All American'', was released on November 25, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://nickcarter.net/news/258743|title = Album Update: "I Will Wait" – COMING SOON!|access-date = September 22, 2015|archive-date = October 26, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151026165634/http://nickcarter.net/news/258743|url-status = dead}}</ref> In support of the album, Carter toured in February and March 2016. Canadian pop/rock singer [[Avril Lavigne]] is also featured on Carter's album. She sings with him in the song "[[Get Over Me]]."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rodriguez |first1=Aurora |title=Nick Carter Releases "Get Over Me" With Avril Lavigne! |url=https://www.j-14.com/posts/nick-carter-releases-get-over-me-with-avril-lavigne-78907/ |website=J-14 |access-date=8 November 2024 |date=5 December 2015}}</ref>

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Carter announced that he would be releasing new solo projects.<ref>{{cite web |title=Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter talks solo project, upcoming BSB music; recalls performance on WGN Morning News |url=https://wgntv.com/news/deans-list/backstreet-boys-nick-carter-talks-solo-project-upcoming-bsb-music-recalls-performance-on-wgn-morning-news/ |website=WGN-TV |date=24 November 2020}}</ref>

Two months after Aaron's death, Carter honored his little brother with a new single, Hurts To Love You, and the music video featured images of Aaron via photos and home movies. Some of the lyrics to the track include, "It hurts to love you but I love you still/ Miss you with all my heart, you know I always will."<ref name="etonline.com">{{cite web |title=Nick Carter Honors Late Brother Aaron Carter in New Music Video |url=https://www.etonline.com/nick-carter-honors-late-brother-aaron-carter-in-new-hurts-to-love-you-music-video-197216 |website=Entertainment Tonight |access-date=7 September 2023}}</ref> On August 18, Carter released a new single, Superman, dedicating it to his family after everything they had been through with Aaron's death as well as how his sister Angel got involved with the foundation On Our Sleeves. This foundation works to help children facing mental and emotional health struggles.<ref>{{cite web |title=Aaron Carter's Twin Angel Carter Conrad Reveals How She's Breaking Her Family's Cycle of Dysfunction |url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1400394/aaron-carters-twin-angel-carter-conrad-reveals-how-shes-breaking-her-familys-cycle-of-dysfunction |website=E! Online |access-date=8 November 2024 |date=30 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Aaron Carter's Siblings Nick & Angel Raise Donations for Mental Health |url=https://www.etonline.com/aaron-carters-siblings-nick-and-angel-raise-donations-for-mental-health-in-his-honor-194371 |website=Entertainment Tonight |access-date=8 November 2024}}</ref> In conjunction with On Our Sleeves, Nick held an event honoring Aaron at a benefit concert in January.<ref name="Nick Carter on Coping With Brother">{{cite web |title=Nick Carter on Coping With Brother Aaron's Death, His New Music Video |url=https://www.etonline.com/interview-nick-carter-on-coping-with-brother-aarons-death-and-debuting-new-music-video-superman-exclusive |website=Entertainment Tonight |access-date=7 September 2023}}</ref>

In July 2023, Carter announced he would embark on his first solo in almost a decade. The ''Who I Am World Tour'' was a more personal show for fans to discover Carter's story of his many early musical influences before joining the Backstreet Boys. It would feature Carter performing music from his solo albums, Backstreet Boys songs, & covers of songs from the 1980s.<ref name="Nick Carter Is Ready to Explore ‘Creative Personal Expression">{{cite magazine |title=Nick Carter Is Ready to Explore 'Creative Personal Expression' on Upcoming Solo Tour: Exclusive|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/nick-carter-solo-tour-dates-interview-1235372300/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=17 July 2023}}</ref> The tour kicked off October 4th, 2023 in Lexington, KY for an initial 14-city run across North America. It later expanded with Carter traveling to Latin America, Europe, Asia, and a second leg of North America.<ref name="JUST ANNOUNCED: WHO I AM WORLD TOUR DATES">{{cite web |title=JUST ANNOUNCED: WHO I AM WORLD TOUR DATES:Exclusive|url=https://nickcarter.com/news/just-announced-who-i-am-world-tour-dates/ |website=NickCarter.Net |access-date=18 March 2024}}</ref>

So far, in 2 years, Carter has released two new singles, Made for Us, dedicated to the fans, and Never Break My Heart (Not Again).<ref>{{cite web |title=Feel Good Interview Series: Get to Know Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys: A New Single "Made for Us" and 8 Things to Know About Him |url=https://www.suzeebehindthescenes.com/2023/11/feel-good-interview-series-get-to-know_30.html |access-date=7 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Papadatos |first1=Markos |title=Review: Nick Carter releases his new music video for Never Break My Heart (Not Again) |url=https://www.digitaljournal.com/entertainment/review-nick-carter-releases-his-new-music-video-for-never-break-my-heart-not-again/article |website=Digital Journal |access-date=7 March 2024 |date=13 January 2024}}</ref>on June 7, Carter shared the title of his new solo album called Who I Am.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://x.com/nickcarter/status/1799165686062682188 |access-date=22 June 2024}}</ref>

As part of his World Tour 2025 entitled "''Who Am I''", Carter will be performing in various countries starting from 8 February 2025 in [[United Arab Emirates]], then [[India]], [[Thailand]], [[Qatar]], [[Macau]], [[Malaysia]], [[China]], [[Japan]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Singapore]] and finally the [[Philippines]] being the last stop of the tour on 30 March 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nick Carter: "Who I Am" World Tour 2025 |url=https://www.hitmanlive.com/events/nick-carter-who-iam-tour# |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=www.hitmanlive.com}}</ref>

In January, Carter announced that his solo album, "Who I Am," had been changed to another name. He has since released two more song called "[[Stages]]" on march 11<ref>{{cite web |title=NEW MUSIC: "Stages" - Out Now! |url=https://nickcarter.com/news/new-music-stages-coming-3-14-25/ |website=Nick Carter |access-date=5 May 2025}}</ref> and then march 31 "[[Hey Kid]]"  dedicating to anyone growing up in the industry.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://x.com/nickcarter/status/1906891403478876470 |access-date=5 May 2025 |title=I dedicate this song to all the kids that grew up in the entertainment business…#heykid |work=Nick Carter |via=Twitter}}</ref>on may 8, carter has announced the title of his solo album in 10 years to be ''love life tragey'' to be released on may 15.<ref>{{cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DJZn9zEp71j/?img_index=1 |website=www.instagram.com |access-date=9 May 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://x.com/nickcarter/status/1920529750218449390 |access-date=9 May 2025}}</ref>