An outlaw baby is on the way from our favorite Mississippi boy, Hardy.

The country singer and his wife, Caleigh, are expecting their first child, due in February 2025.

The Hardys revealed the news during a celebration for Kenny Chesney‘s song “Take Her Home,” while connecting the song to his new exciting announcement. Then, the couple shared the announcement with country music fans via social media, and lots of country music artists offered a big congratulations.

“You have been our favorite little secret to keep Baby Hardy coming February 2025,” their joint post on Instagram reads alongside a carousel of adorable photos showcasing Caleigh’s growing baby bump.

Many of country music’s biggest names commented:

“Huge congrats y’all! Mad y’all didn’t tell me last night at the game,” writes Chris Lane.

“The cutest baby ever! Congrats y’all ❤️,” says Jelly Roll’s wife, Bunnie Xo.

“Eeeeeeeeeek❣️❣️❣️” Brittany Aldean gushes.

“IM SO READY!!!!!,” adds RaeLynn.

“Congrats you two!!!❤️❤️❤️,” Morgan Wallen’s mom, Lesli, says.

Fans are also excited, with one noting hilariously: “Omg❤️ baby Hardy will come out with middle fingers up. I just know it.”

This joyful announcement adds to an already busy year for Hardy, who has been constantly touring in 2024. Next up is a stop at the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Oct. 20. After that he has no shows scheduled until June 2025, giving him plenty of time to bond with his new baby.

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