Born in Tampa, Florida, Carter began performing at age seven and released his self-titled debut album in 1997 at age 9, selling a million copies worldwide. His second album "Aaron's Party (Come Get It)" (2000) sold three million copies in the United States, and Carter began making guest appearances on Nickelodeon and touring with the Backstreet Boys shortly after the record's release. Carter's next album, "Oh Aaron", also went platinum, and the musician released what would be his last studio album for 16 years, "Another Earthquake!", in 2002, followed by his 2003 "Most Requested Hits" collection.