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Backstreet Boys hint they’re heading into country-music territory

Brian Littrell, Kevin Richardson, Nick Carter, A.J. McLean and Howie Dorough of the Backstreet Boys on June 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Backstreet may be back, but they may have a whole new sound this time around.

The Orlando, Fla., band formed 23 years ago, so it’s not ill-advised for the Backstreet Boys to try different forms of music.

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As teased by band members Nick Carter and Brian Littrell, the Backstreet Boys are experimenting with country music, apparently with country pair Florida Georgia Line.

Carter posted to his Instagram account from what appears to be a recording studio.

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Littrell posted a similar picture to his Instagram page.

Florida Georgia Line has collaborated with many artists in the past, including Luke Bryan and rap artist Nelly.

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Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley recently told the crowd at a South Dakota show that “Backstreet Boys was my first concert.”

The Backstreet Boys are also working on a new album, due shortly, and are planning a residency in Las Vegas.

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