While some of Aaron Carter's past choices negatively impacted his once successful career, the singer is now focused on reviving it.

The 26-year-old recently embarked on a three-month North American tour with hopes that people will recognize his commitment to music.

"My mistakes and all the problems in the past are all a part of what made me who I am as an individual today," he told EnStars during a phone interview on Sept. 5. "I don't even think I'd be able to endure a tour if I hadn't hit the bottom."

The singer started his career at the age of seven and was once a top-selling artist. In 1997, at the age of 10, Carter released his self-titled debut. His following three records -- 2000's Aaron's Party, 2001's Oh Aaron and 2002's Another Earthquake -- all went platinum under Jive Records.

Carter's downward spiral soon followed. He recalled surrounding himself with negative influences who often offered him drugs. After he parted ways with Jive, he also said he was shunned by record label executives who had no desire to sign him. He believes his reputation at the time was the reason for the rejection.

In turn, the younger brother of Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter decided to rebuild his career on his own. He was a contestant on season 9 of ABC's Dancing With The Stars in 2009 and two years later he joined the Off-Broadway cast of The Fantasticks, where he performed in over 400 shows of the long-running musical.

That year, Aaron also voluntarily entered California's Betty Ford Center to deal with his addiction to Xanax, the same prescription pill that led to the death of his sister, Leslie Carter, in 2012.

"Sometimes you just have to prove yourself and you have to take the initiative," he said.

Currently on his After Party tour, the Florida native hopes to reconnect with his fans, especially the ones who stood by him through all the turmoil. At each show Aaron will perform his notable hits, such as I Want Candy and That's How I Beat Shaq, as well as his newest single Where Do We Begin. The pop song was released in August as part of a promotional video for his tour. While on the road, Carter also plans to write and record more new material with the several musicians he's bringing along.

"It hasn't always been the easiest thing for me to get back on the tour," he admitted. "And now that I'm able to do it again I just feel so grateful and will do my best to be there for the people that have been there for me."

View his tour dates here.

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