An American Idol winner announced that they’ll welcome another baby to their family, who’s due to be born in fall 2025. American Idol season 23 wrapped up on May 18 and welcomed back long-time host Ryan Seacrest, along with judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. Season 4 winner Carrie Underwood also joined the judging panel, replacing Katy Perry after seven seasons. Jamal Roberts won American Idol season 23, while John Foster placed second, and Breanna Nix placed third during the star-studded finale.

An American Idol winner announced that they’ll welcome another baby to their family, who’s due to be born in fall 2025.

In an Instagram post, American Idol season 10 winner Scotty McCreery’s wife, Gabi McCreery, announced the wonderful news that the couple is expecting another baby, who’s due to be born in fall 2025. She posted pictures from a photo shoot of her, Scotty, and their son, Merrick Avery, who was born on October 24, 2022, and is called by his middle name. Gabi captioned the post, “A new best friend coming this fall!,” with two blue heart emojis.

In the comments section of the post, Scotty’s American Idol season 10 friends congratulated him and Gabi about the exciting news. Runner-up Lauren Alaina, who’s expecting a baby of her own in 2025 with husband Cam Arnold, wrote, “Yay!!!! Congrats.” James Durbin, who placed fourth in season 10, wrote, “You guys are the cutest! Congratulations on your growing family Scotty. I’m so proud of you.”

What Having Another Baby Means For Scotty McCreery’s Career

Scotty Won’t Be Touring In Fall 2025

Country music singer Scotty is one of the most successful American Idol winners. His first album, Clear as Day, which was released in 2011, was certified platinum in the United States. In 2024, he was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry by his music hero, Josh Turner, whose song, “Your Man,” he sang at his American Idol audition. That same year, Scotty also released his sixth studio album, Rise & Fall.

In an Instagram post, Scotty listed his 2025 tour dates, which began on March 27 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and includes consistent dates around Canada, the United States, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, until August 2 in Billings, Montana. He then has one date on September 4 in Clearwater, Florida, and one on December 12 in Pompano Beach, Florida. Scotty’s break from his tour during fall 2025 coincides with the birth of his second child, so that’s probably why he won’t be performing at that time.

Our Take On Scotty McCreery’s Family Life & Career After American Idol

Scotty Has Thrived Since Winning The Show

Since Scotty won American Idol season 10 at age 17, he’s achieved so much. He’s one of the youngest winners in the show’s history, behind only Jordin Sparks. He was only 16 when he auditioned. In addition to his phenomenal career in country music after the show, Scotty has also become a husband, marrying his wife, Gabi on June 16, 2018. The two had known each other since kindergarten, and dated for six years before they got married. Scotty became a father in 2023, and his son, Avery, is his pride and joy.

It’s been wonderful to watch Scotty grow from a teenager into a man throughout the past 14 years since he won American Idol. He’s achieved so much success, both personally and professionally. Scotty, Gabi, and Avery are wished all the best as they welcome a new baby into their family.

American Idol is available to stream on Hulu.