Who's Going to be a Dad?

With Father's Day coming up on June 15th, let's take a look at the dad's to be (and the new dads) in the country music industry ...

• Brandon Blackstock has a 12-year-old and an 8-year-old (Savannah and Seth) from a previous marriage, but on or around June 18th, he'll become a third time dad when wife Kelly Clarkson gives birth to their first child, a girl.

• In February, Bucky Covington and his fiancee, Katherine Cook, made the big annoucement that they are expecting their first child this fall. So while technically, Bucky's first Father's Day won't be until 2015, he'll celebrate a father-to-be day this year!

• Chris Coleman (multi-instrumentalist who tours with Kings of Leon) will be a first-time dad in October when his wife, country singer Holly Williams, gives birth. The pregnancy was a surprise since Holly and Chris's time together has been limited the past year with them both being on the road so much, but, as they say, it only takes once! The couple is estatic about the upcoming addition and Chris is wasting no time learning dad stuff. Holly told People Magazine, "He’s been incredibly involved with the What to Expect app for dads. He’s so excited each week. He’ll be like, 'This week the baby’s ears are developing!'"

• Daryle Singletary, already dad to twins Mercer and Jonah and not-quite two-year-old Nora, will be dad to a new baby in September. Daryle and Holly were planning on more kids in the future, but God said, "Why not now?" So while surprised by their upcoming bundle, they're "blessed and honored." https://www.countryweekly.com/news/daryle-singletary-and-wife-expecting-baby-no-4-september

• Dave Haywood from Lady Antebellum will be a new dad in September. Dave and Kelli made the big announcement that they're expecting a boy on the band's official Twitter.

• Joe Don Rooney (Rascal Flatts) and his wife Tiffany are expecting their third child later this summer. Brother Jagger and sister Raquel are excited about the new addition. Rooney told People, "They're going to make a great 'big brother-big sister duo.'"

• In February, Justin Moore announced that he and his wife are expecting baby #3 this summer. Dad to Ella and Kennedy, he said he would like a boy but as long as the baby is healthy, they'll be happy.

In the new dad's category ...

• Zac Brown became a dad for the fifth time on May 5th when his son, Alexander Frost Brown, was born.

• In March, NFL wide receiver Eric Decker became a first time dad when his wife, singer Jessie James Decker gave birth to their daughter, Vivianne Rose Decker.

• Chris Janson became dad to Jesse Bo on March 19th. Already dad to two year old Georgia and a son and a daughter from wife Kelly's previous marriage, Chris called his kids gifts from God.

• Rory, from Joey and Rory, became dad to Indiana Boon Feek on February 17th. Though she is Joey's first baby, Rory has been in the delivery room twice before with daughters Hopie and Heidi (from a previous marriage). Shortly after her birth, little Indiana was diagnosed with Down's Syndrome, but mom and dad aren't worried. They were suprised by the diagnosis, but wouldn't change a thing about their daugther. Rory said that they "trusted that God would give us the baby He wanted us to have… and He has. Out of all the parents in the world, He has chosen us to care for and raise this special gift."

• Granger Smith became the first new country dad of 2014 when his wife Amber gave birth to their second child (and first son), Lincoln Monarch Smith.

• Lee Brice's second son, Ryker, was born on December 4, 2013. Lee has been celebrating Father's Day since Takoda (4) was born and this year, he'll have double the fun.

• Dierks Bentley has been celebrating Father's Day as the dad of two girls, Evie and Jordan, since 2008 and 2010 respectively. In 2014, he'll be spending his first Father's Day as the dad of a son. Knox was born on October 9, 2013 and Dierks is loving having a boy in the mix.

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