Kentucky Derby 2000 - Party for the ages

Back - Index - Submissions - - What is RSS? Date: May 07, 2000 Source: Lexington Herald-Leader Submitted By: Backstreet News Kentucky Derby 2000 Published Saturday, May 6, 2000, in the Herald-Leader Backstreet Boys add youth to tradition The average age of the fans surrounding the Barnstable Brown Party fell considerably this year thanks to two words on the guest list: Backstreet Boys. The crowd erupted into shrieks of joy as Backstreet Boy and Lexington native Kevin Richardson strode out to meet the legions of teen-age girls who'd been waiting for him since midafternoon. Surrounded by burly security guards and police officers, Richardson signed notebooks, CD covers and posters. ``He was the nicest one,'' said Jennifer Rapp, 17, of Louisville. ``That was very cool of him.'' The other two Backstreet Boys at the party, Brian Littrell and Howie Dorough, lost points with fans for not coming out to meet them. ``We're very upset at Brian,'' said Amanda Nunnelley, 14, of Louisville. ``We didn't get a smile, a wave, nothing.'' A favorite with the children performing on international themed stages surrounding the walkway to the Barnstable home was Touched by an Angel star Della Reese, who shook hands and signed autographs. Other musicians at the party included Emmylou Harris, Chris Isaak, John Michael Montgomery, and a favorite with a slightly older demographic than the Backstreet Boys, George Strait. ``He's a real family man,'' said Jennifer Long, 26, of Frankfort. ``And he looks pretty cute in his Wranglers.'' -- Rich Copley Comment on this item. Recent Comments Submitted by: nice penalty removal NhmU8z Thanks a bunch for sharing this with all of us you actually know what you're talking about! Bookmarked. Please also visit my website =). We could have a link exchange agreement between us! Comment on this item. Next Item: Backstreet Buckaroos Prev Item: Kentucky Derby 2000 - Celebrity Scorecard