The self-titled debut album by Aaron Carter, released in 1997 when he was nine years old, reached gold status across multiple countries including Germany, Denmark, and Canada. This early success established the Florida-born performer as a fixture in teen pop culture during the late 1990s and served as the launching point for a career spanning music, acting, and television.
Early Career and Breakthrough
Born in Tampa on December 7, 1987, Carter began his performing career at age seven as the lead singer of the group Dead End. By March 1997, he secured his first solo appearance opening for the Backstreet Boys in Berlin, where he performed a cover of The Jets' 'Crush on You'. This led to a recording contract and his first studio album, which was released in the United States on June 16, 1998.
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His second studio album, 'Aaron's Party (Come Get It)', released in September 2000, became a commercial success with over three million copies sold in the United States. The project earned 3x platinum certification from the RIAA and produced several hit singles that received significant airplay on Nickelodeon and the Disney Channel. During this period, Carter expanded into acting with guest appearances on 'Lizzie McGuire' and a Broadway role as JoJo the Who in 'Seussical' in 2001.
Later Projects and Television Appearances
Throughout the early 2000s, Carter released additional projects including the platinum-selling 'Oh Aaron' in 2001 and 'Another Earthquake!' in 2002. He starred in the direct-to-video film 'Popstar' in 2005 and appeared in the 2005 movie 'Supercross'. His reality television work included the 2006 E! series 'House of Carters' and a 2019 appearance on 'Marriage Bootcamp: Family Edition'. He also participated in the ninth season of 'Dancing with the Stars' in 2009.
Final Years
In his later years, Carter continued to release music, including the single 'Ooh Wee' in 2014, 'Fool's Gold' in 2016, and the EP 'Love' in 2017. He passed away on November 5, 2022, in Lancaster. His final album, 'Blacklisted', was released two days following his death. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Fast facts
- Born: December 7, 1987, Tampa, Florida
- Died: November 5, 2022, Lancaster, United States
- Debut album release: 1997
- Broadway debut: 2001
- Burial site: Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- Occupations: singer, actor, record producer, rapper
- Reality show: House of Carters, 2006
Questions readers ask
When did Aaron Carter release his first album?
He released his self-titled debut studio album on December 1, 1997, at age nine.
Which Broadway production did he feature in?
He made his Broadway debut in April 2001 playing the character JoJo the Who in the musical Seussical.
Achievements
- Released his debut album at age nine (1997)
- Opened for the Backstreet Boys as a child
- Multi-platinum album 'Aaron's Party (Come Get It)'
- Frequent television performer as a pre-teen
