HDNet Concert Series Presents The Backstreet Boys

HDNet Concert Series Presents The Backstreet Boys

Reunited 90s boy band premieres exclusively on the HDNet Concert Series, Sunday, February 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET

DALLAS, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: The HDNet Concert Series presents "Backstreet Boys Live from The O2 Arena, London," this Sunday, February 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET

The Backstreet Boys, who have several platinum records to their credit, conquered the music world shortly after their formation in 1992. Now reunited, they deliver an electric show to a sold out crowd, including energetic performances of their best-loved favorites such as "I Want It That Way," and "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)."

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WHEN: The Backstreet Boys concert premieres on HDNet, Sunday, February 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET.

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