BACKSTREET BOYS
First I would like to thank the man above for Anything and Everything he has done for this group. Then I would like to thank my family & my mother & my father for putting up with everything we've had to go through. And now I guess it's time to thank everyone else such as the Mook-Daddy — you keep cool & yo little crust keep being a brat! I'd also would like to thank Mister Timothy — sike! Yo Timmy, you keep it cool & stay the mac that you are — oh & don't forget these (N - S)! I'd also like to give props out to Mr. LJP — better know as our Big Poppa. Oh yeah & we can't forget our producer — Godz dog-it Veit! And last but not least, we can't forget our management — Johnny & Donna Wright. You put up with the New Kids — Let's hope you can put up with us!! Also everyone involved with JIVE — thank you for all your continual support and we hope to be as successful as all the groups on your label. Just to be safe, if I've missed anyone this line is for you — thanx a bunch & thanx for helping us with this album. See ya!!

BACKSTREET'S BACK
First of all I'd like to thank God for the talent he has given me. Next I would like to thank my Mom and Dad for supporting me in my long wait, but now it is all finally happening. I would also like to thank my brother and sisters for putting up with me always being away from home. After reading this, I would also like to say "I Love You" to all of them. Again, I would like to thank our record company, Jive, for helping us achieve the success that we have. I would like to thank everyone in our great touring family who has helped us spread the word of our music worldwide. Also, I would like to thank out management for all of their support in everything we have done throughout our careers. And last but not least, I'd like to thank Brothers - Kev, Howie, A.J. and Frick - love ya lots!

MILLENNIUM
So here we are again, reading yet another boring "thank you" letter where we all get the chance to say what's really on our mind. If written correctly this letter might end up in its original form! Well... here we go! First off, I'd like to thank you (yeah you!) the one reading this right now! Do you actually know how much you've done for us?! If not, well I'm telling you. You're the reason we live, the reason we enjoy every bit of what were doing. For that you definitely deserve the first thanx! Second, I don't mean to get political but I would like to say what's really on my mind! Given the fact that our album is named Millennium, it's kind of hard to get away from the issue of the year 2000. I know everybody has their own opinions about it, but nobody really knows! I personally have one thing to say: 5483-5433-86-843-3855378-367-843-388873-47-722723. Lastly, I'd like to thank everyone, you know who you are. Sorry if I missed someone but there's always another album. Love, Nick.

BLACK & BLUE
The time is 4:00 early morning. As I lie in bed in yet another hotel room somewhere in the middle of New York City, I try to relax, but something troubles me. I can't seem to sleep. Why?! Is it because four hours ago my favorite football team lost again for the third time in a row? Or maybe it's because next door AJ's playing some of the new mixes of our songs. Suddenly it hits me — the deadline has arrived for our thank you's and I'm late. I remember specifically asking Billy to remind me but he forgot. I guess he realized how depressed I was after the game and he wanted to let me cool down.

Anyways, how could I forget this? I mean, hey, this is the one time you can pay respect where it's due. So... God, Jesus, I've got nothing but love for You. You're the bomb. I thank You because You deserve it and hey — You're the one who's working overtime!

Mom, I know we've been through a lot, but you're right up there with God. I love you with all my heart, and my stomach does too! "No one cooks like you." Pops, you're my best friend and this album I dedicate to you and mom. I love you "Captain Crown." Aaron, you're still a little squirt and I love your album, but no matter how big you get, I will always kick your butt. Leslie, you're getting too pretty lately. That's not good. Now I'm gonna have to fight off the boys. Thanx, I need more trouble. Ha. Bubba, I'm sorry I'm so busy. I love you and take care of Rocky. Angel, your name says it all. I'm gonna be watching you. Hey — tone down the temper sis. Love ya! Ginger, you're too cool for comfort — in other words, you rock! Grandma C., you always respected me and loved me before anything happened, and I'm grateful for having your blood in me. I love you! Grandma G., you're on that borderline of crazy and artistic, and I have to thank you because I wouldn't have what's in me if it weren't for you. Hey — I wouldn't be in this business if I wasn't a little crazy. Ha ha! I love you!

Now I'd like to thank the four most important people. Howie, I'm always gonna pick on you 'till the day I die! It's because I love you. Kevin, I look up to you because of how strong you are. You've been through a lot, and I respect that. Love ya! AJ, you're a freak but that's cool 'cause so am I, just not at your level! Love ya bro. Brian, we've been through a lot. You've taught me so much and to me, you are my brother.

I'd like to thank The Firm for fixing this slightly broken wagon that hadn't quite given up yet. All we needed was a little oil in these wheels, and you were the WD-40 we needed. Yee Haw!

Last, but not least, I would like to thank our fans for being there through the ups and downs of our career. After everything is said and done, we know you'll always be there. To everyone who was looking for their names, I thank you because no matter what, you were a part of our lives. It's now 6:13 and I'm going to bed. Good night!

CHAPTER ONE - THE GREATEST HITS
We want to thank our fans for almost a decade of love and support. Here's to the next ten years. We'd also like to thank everyone that has helped us along the way.

NOW OR NEVER (solo album)
Sometimes I wonder what it looks like through someone else’s eyes. To see the grass change colors while the seasons change. To watch as the sun slowly drifts across the blue sky until it vanishes beneath the crest of the earth. Or maybe even live in another world — a world in which life is not so fortunate, a world where the eyes that I look through see pain more than love, greed more than giving or even war over peace. Sometimes these thoughts cross my mind and when they do I realize the truth. The truth where I stand. At the age of 22 I’ve seen so many things, some good, some bad, some things that a young man should never have seen. But I did and it hit me, I have been so blessed. Blessed to do something that I love. Even blessed to be given the opportunity to make a difference. The other thing that I have learned at the age of 22 is that music is a part of everyone’s life and to be a part of something that can mean so much to someone else’s life is an honor.

So thank you. You, for giving me the chance to make a difference in someone's life. You who read this. You who listen. You know who you are. You’re my fans and without a doubt, I love you. Thank you!

Also gotta give a shout out to... Momma, Pops I love you (there’s no Nick without them) Hee Hee. Aaron (airhead) love ya bro, I’m still a better baller. Leslie (sing it girl) love you too. BJ (ain’t nothing gonna ever happen to you while I’m around). Love you. Angel I don’t get to see you as much as I’d like to but just because I can’t doesn’t mean I love you any less. Oh and I can’t forget my dogs! Brent, Lane, James, Frank (BIK all the way). Tony Bass — you are the glue that keeps me together. Mike Self — thanks for being there for me.

Next I wanna most definitely give love to Steve Lunt. You are the guy that made this baby run. Great work, you English muffin! Great A&R work!

Barry Weiss, you're a nut but your skills are impeccable. Clive, where you been man? One word, GENIU$$$$$ (hee hee). Peter Thea (keep it real man). Tim Smith — thanks for helping out with the UK hookups. Tom Carrabba, Janet Kleinbaum, Jackie Murphy, Joe Riccitelly, Denise George, Sonia Muckle, Joann Kaeding, Michael Galbe, Lynda Simmons, Allison Joyce, JR Rizzo, Hurricane, Jessie Maldonado. Also Martin Dodd thank you for your hard work. You made this album have flavor. Oh! Can't forget (one million dollars) Dr.Evil. I'd also like to thank the rest of the Jive Records family.

Max Martin — you're like a brother and a father to me, hands down to the most incredible writer. Max & Rami, this has been the most wicked time I've ever had recording and I thank you for that (also, I did wash my hands!!! Hmm.) Josh and Brian (KNS), you guys are definitely rock. Jersey boys all the way! Thank you!!! Guy Chambers, you are an amazing writer and the things I learned from you are worth a lifetime! Matthew Gerrard — Canadian pride baby. Gary Clark and Martin Brammer — the next big thing, watch out for these guys. Steve Mac — now we can finally rock! Thank you for everything. Mark Taylor — hey Haas, keep those chicken out the barn. The Matrix — just want to make sure someone shows you love... it's not that complicated. Douglas Carr — you're a maniac in the studio. Phil Thornalley — thanks for inspiring me to write such an amazing song. Also thank you to Par Aldeheim and Peter Kvint for all your hard work behind the scenes.

Also Kenneth Crear, dog you are the Mr.Miagi in my world but you can't play ball. Mary Brennan, ain't nobody gonna hold you down! Nobody. Jeff Kwatinetz (Kwancy) thank you for keeping it real! Peter Katsis, dude you rock! Michael Papale you know how to work those waves... radio that is. I'd also like to thank Constance Schwartz, Fernando Giaccardi, Al Masocco, Adam Asherson, Shannon Vaughn and everyone else at The Firm I might have missed, thank you!

Steve Shapiro, Doug Davis, Brandy St. John (not your ordinary stylist), Elan Bonjiorno, Jill Fritzo, Gina Hoffman, Alicia Crawford, Daniel Marshall, Jason Leiter, Andy Pardue, Jeff Dunn and Leann Collins.

And last but not least for the past 10 years I’ve had the best family that anyone could ask for. They’ve been my fathers, my brothers, my mentors, my everything. They’ve taught me how to value life and I have a little bit of each of them in my blood. And so I thank you Howie, Kevin, AJ, and Brian — I love you guys and it’s because of you that I can do this. So with all the sweat, blood and tears that we have shared together I dedicate this album to you.

If there's anyone that I missed you know me well enough to know that I didn't mean to forget you. Thank you!!!

NEVER GONE
Here we go again. This is my chance to thank, dis, or even be philosophical in a tactful manner. Hmm... well I guess I'll start with the (dis), meaning distance (to me). It's been awhile I guess, and if you're reading this it means we're finally back, all five reunited and it's O so beautiful (Pause). Things have changed though, and in my opinion, they've never been better. The question is, why are we back? Well, it's because of you! When we were away doing our own thing, it was you, the father of a new child that stopped me at the gas station and asked me when we were coming back. It was you, the young student who told me our music helped you get through your grandmother's death. And you, the hardcore fan who just couldn't wait, so you jammed the live daily site with posts! Yeah, you, all of you. We love you (period) and we thank you for everything you've blessed us with. Hopefully through our music, we can repay the favor. I also want to thank Kenneth Crear for sticking through the hard times. Man, let me tell you what, when all else failed, you were there. Love ya man! Johnny Wright, Phil Jackson's back! Yeah! Shannon Vaughan, you're my girl and whenever I needed you, you were there. Theresa Page, Nick Bolton (Skanny Scoobee Skoo), Drew Phillips, Marcus Johnson, Q, Dave Okun, Barry Weiss (take a Xanax, we love you though), Janet Kleinbaum, Joe Riccitelli, JR, Lee Ann Collins, Jeff Dunn, everybody who's been involved business-wise in our lives, thank you! Max, Luke, Rami and Christian — thanks for still believing! Now — here's my favorite part, I have a message for everyone, here it is (4)(34368)(36)(48). Hopefully this will set things straight.