Parker McCollum is now a proud father after he and his wife, Hallie Ray, welcomed their first child, a baby boy, on Thursday (Aug. 8).
“Major Yancey Tyler McCollum 8/8/24,” the couple write in a joint announcement on social media.
Their post contains a carousel of photos: The new parents holding their son while in the hospital, the new family of three at home, with dad introducing the family’s dog, Ruger, to the new addition.
Parker McCollum Welcomes a Son
McCollum also shared a sweet moment with his son in his Instagram Stories. The photo shows the proud father staring lovingly at his boy.
The “Burn It Down” singer and his wife first announced their pregnancy in February. In the photo revealing the news, the couple share a kiss while standing on the edge of a pool in front of a sunset. Hallie Ray is cradling an emerging baby bump.
Who Is Parker McCollum’s Wife, Hallie Ray?
McCollum and his wife Hallie Ray tied the knot on March 28, 2022. The “Pretty Heart” hitmaker popped the question in July 2021 — a moment he says he could hardly wait for.
“I couldn’t wait to ask her to marry me,” McCollum told People at the time. “There was no backup plan and no hesitation. I didn’t overthink one thing. I was like, ‘It can’t get any better than her.'”
“There was no doubt in my mind that I was making the right decision,” he said. “She saved my life in a way. I don’t think I was headed down the right road.”
McCollum has been open about his past struggles with substance abuse. He even sings about them in his song “Rest of My Life” from his debut album, Gold Chain Cowboy.
Jess hosts the syndicated radio show, Taste of Country Weekend, which can be heard on country stations nationwide. Tune in for all of the best new country music, spotlights on new tracks and emerging artists, plus Double-Downs on all of your favorites. The weekend is always better with a little Taste of Country in it.
Country Stars Who Have Had Babies in 2024
The country music family is growing this year! Several country singers have either welcomed new babies this year, or are expecting the arrival of a bundle of joy in the coming months.
A few of our country families have grown substantially this year – we’re looking at you, Jessie James Decker – while others are becoming parents for the first time.
Keep scrolling to see which country singers have welcomed babies this year.
Gallery Credit: Jess