Concert: Aaron Carter, Nikki's Wives
Date/Time: | Wednesday, 01 Feb 2017 at 8:00 pm |
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Location: | M-Shop, Memorial Union |
Cost: | $15 students, $20 public, $65-$70 VIP meet and greet |
URL: | http://www.sub.iastate.edu/calendar/aaron-carter1/ |
Contact: | Student Union Board |
Phone: | 515-294-8349 |
Channel: | Student Union Board |
Categories: | Arts, performances Student activities |
Actions: | Download iCal/vCal | Email Reminder |
Carter, now 27, began his career at the age of 7 singing lead for the band Dead End. Two years later in 1997 he made his first solo appearance when he opened for brother, Nick Carter's band the Backstreet Boys in Berlin, Germany. Within months Carter was signed to a record label and released his first hit single, "Crush On You," followed by his first, self-titled album which achieved gold status in several countries around the world.
After signing with Jive Records the following year, Carter released his next album, Aaron's Party in 2000, which was an instant success and went triple platinum selling more than 3 million copies. Oh Aaron was released in 2001, which also went platinum, followed by the double platinum album Another Earthquake in 2002. His collection album, Most Requested Hits, was released in 2003, followed by Come Get It: The Very Best of Aaron Carter in 2006. His best-known singles include "I Want Candy," "Aaron's Party," "That's How I Beat Shaq," "Oh Aaron" and "I'm All About You." Carter was also the featured opening act for the world tour of Britney Spears. In 2013 Carter kicked-off the "After Party Tour," his first tour in eight years, which was initially scheduled for 80 shows across North America but quickly grew to more than 150 dates after strong initial ticket sales.
Carter has won multiple awards, including the Teen Choice Award, Kids' Choice Award and Radio Disney Music Award and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the youngest singer to have four consecutive top ten singles in the U.K. He has performed live around the world to crowds of more than 1 million fans, was a featured performer for the "Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration" and has performed at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Billboard Music Awards, the People's Choice Awards and the American Music Awards.