I’m thankful for our boys for a few reasons. Their music has a special place in my heart. There are so many memories that come to mind that are associated with it. Both good and bad. But it is also their music that has helped to get me through those bad times. If it wasn’t for the Backstreet Boys and their true love for music, the dedication, passion, and raw emotion, that all goes into what they do for all of us, I really don’t know what I would do! There is no other band or artist who I can listen and relate to more than BSB!

I'm thankful for BSB because of them I have a better relationship with my mother, I got to know a lot of my best friends from all over the world and most of all, their music makes me happy!! I was able to follow them in a few countries thanks to that I got to know more people and amazing places. My passion for backstreet boys made me more dedicated and able to follow my dreams!! I am so thankful for every little thing that they brought into my life. Thanks, guys!! You 5 are the love of my life!!

I am thankful for BSB because they were a huge part of my childhood that I feel blessed I get to also include in my adulthood. BSB have also given me memories with my family that I cherish more than ever since they are now all i have left. My brother enjoyed getting caught singing BSB in the shower and then trying to deny it, I lost him when we were just kids in high school. My dad bought me my first ever BSB cd when i was a kid (he even opened it and listened to it). I lost him a few years ago, but thats one memory I still have clear as day. I have a tattoo in memory of them with the BSB lyrics "Never gone, never far. In my heart is where you are" because of those memories and because of what the song means to me. And lastly, my mom, my rock, has always shared my love for BSB (Brian is her favorite as well as "Everybody" is still her favorite song). To this day she still listens to them with me. Someone once tweeted (Michael from 5SOS), "Real bands save fans. Real fans save bands" and I could not agree more and for me BSB saved me, they were with me throughout my childhood, as i was growing into who I am today through all of the good and bad and they are still with me today. Im so thankful to be able to continue this journey with the band who started my boy band and love for music at age 12 <3

I'm thankful for Backstreet Boys because their music has helped me through the toughest times in my life growing up. First is having the skin condition Psoriasis. I remember being bullied by a kid in high school who didn't understand what I had. He saw the spots on my skin and flakes on my shoulders thinking it was dandruff but it was not. I tried to explain it's Psoriasis but he wouldn't listen and talked loudly about it in class so everybody heard it. I felt so self conscious after that and didn't feel beautiful for some time but i'm starting to overcome it now. Second is being diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer back in 2010. I had to have 2 surgeries to remove my thyroid and be isolated in private room of hospital for radioactive iodine treatment. I'm thankful to be cancer free now but need go back for every 6 months for testing and have to take thyroid medication for the rest of my life since I don't have a thyroid anymore. Third is especially tough right now with my Dad passing away suddenly from heart attack last year in May of 2017 and then my Grandma in Hong Kong, China also passing away from Pneumonia this year in July 2018. During these tough moments in my life I always listen to Backstreet Boys music and it helps take the pain away and cheers me up to motive myself to get through the rest of this life for myself and my Mom who has gone through all of this with me as an only child. I have turned her into a Backstreet Boys fan as well. We are excited for their new songs, album, and upcoming tour. Also we hope to meet them together to thank them in person and tell them how much their music means to us all these years.

I'm thankful for BSB because they're music makes my heart happy. They're who I always want to listen to when I just need to feel good.. it's the kind of music that cuts straight to your heart. I have the best memories jamming to them, from my pre-teen years to now as a mom! ( I've even gotten my 4 year old on them. talk about a great dance party) The guys just seem so genuine, and although I've never gotten to actually meet them or even go to a concert, I just feel like you can really feel the goodness of their souls through their music, and I love that about them. Thank you so much for keeping on keeping on guys. I WILL be in Chicago to see you next summer, even if I have to go solo!