Liam Payne AJ McLean Dedicates 'Building the Band' to Late Star
Liam Payne's passion for music and impact on "Building the Band" will be felt on the new show ... this according to Backstreet Boys star AJ McLean.
The singer-songwriter -- who is hosting the show -- opened 'BtB' with a heartfelt tribute to the late One Direction star ... saying they never thought they'd be saying goodbye to him so soon.
AJ McLean paying tribute to Liam Payne in Building The Band. 🕊️pic.twitter.com/OMhaiVBMi2
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LP appears as a guest judge in later episodes -- which will be released several at a time over the next few Wednesdays -- and, McLean says his love of music and commitment to helping contestants find their voices will be evident.