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AJ McLean Sets Solo EP and LP With Thanksgiving and Birthday Release Dates

He chose personally meaningful dates to introduce "Alex" as his authentic self following years of sobriety-driven change.

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AJ McLean on The Jennifer Hudson Show.
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Overview

  • The EP Hi, My Name Is Alex arrives Nov. 27, a Thursday release McLean linked to his eldest daughter’s birthday and Thanksgiving.
  • A full album titled Hi, My Name is Alexander James is slated for Jan. 9, which is McLean’s birthday.
  • McLean said the two-part project has been about four years in the making while he balanced Backstreet Boys touring.
  • He described a 10-week mental-health retreat in Scottsdale, Arizona, as pivotal to separating the "AJ" stage persona from Alex the person.
  • He noted a recent four-year sobriety milestone and framed the music as a reflection of that personal transformation, revealing the plans on The Jennifer Hudson Show.