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Now that the news is out that Parker McCollum and his wife Hallie Ray Light are expecting their second baby boy, the country star is taking a moment to reflect on the journey ahead. As he shares updates on how his wife is doing, McCollum can’t help but think about life as a family of four, and admits he’s already been dreaming up names for the little one.
During an interview with Cody Alan for SiriusXM’s The Highway, the Texas native jokingly revealed that with their first son, Major Yancey Tyler McCollum, born in August 2024, he had wanted to name him Cadillac McCollum, Cadillac Mac, for short. Since Hallie Ray passed on that idea, he’s hoping to redeem himself with his name picks for baby number two.
“If Hallie ray would just let go and let me, his name would be baller. Not literally baller,” he clarified, “but it would be a really cool name.”
Over Christmas break, the couple announced they will be transitioning from a family of three to a family of four this summer.
“McCollum party of 4 next Christmas!!!! Another BOY joining us summer 2026!!! Merry Christmas, everyone! Thank you, Jesus! HBD!!,” they wrote on the heartfelt post.
When asked about adding another little one to the mix, McCollum admitted they are over the moon. Even though he knows that life will get even busier around their house, he’s confident that all three of them are looking forward to embracing the highs and lows that will come with this next chapter.
“We’re excited, man. I know Hallie Ray is really excited. Watching our wild animal run around the house right now, I’m like, ‘Are we really about to do this again?’ And we absolutely are,” he told Alan.
McCollum then got candid about how thankful he feels for the way his life has turned out, between having a successful music career and a happy and healthy family by his side. Plus, Major being such a good kid has made them even more excited about watching him become a big brother.
“We’ve just been so freaking blessed, dude,” he admits humbly. “I mean, the music, the career has been awesome, and the family is healthy, and you know, Major, our little man we got right now, is just the freaking, you know, brightest light in the world, and setting the bar high for number two.”
The “What Kinda Man” singer goes on to say that he and Hallie Ray have established a good routine around the house, one that allows each of them to have their own time in the mornings before the day really kicks off.
“She needs about an hour in the morning to get the juices flowing. You know, I’m a morning person. It’s even before my eyes open. Every morning of my life, before my eyes even open, my brain’s going. I will lay there before I even open my eyes, and have a thousand thoughts in my head. It’s about an hour after she wakes up before she’s really kicked into gear. But she is the exact same person every single day.
Reflecting further on their dynamic as a couple, McCollum jokes about how their personalities couldn’t be more different, but somehow they still fit together perfectly.
“Opposites attracted there for sure,” he pointed out. “I’m all over the place. I’m nine different people before I get out of the shower in the morning. And she is just steady, man. I mean, you can’t rattle her.”
McCollum and Hallie Ray may have their hands full preparing for baby number two, but the singer isn’t slowing down professionally. His headline tour is set to continue through late September, and fans have some new music to look forward to.
The singer songwriter recently dropped the news that after much anticipation, his track “Big Ole Fancy House,” is set to drop on January 23rd.
“Think it’s about time we released this one, yeah?,” he wrote on socials alongside an acoustic clip.
Find a full list of upcoming dates on Parker McCollum’s official website.
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HARDY and his wife Caleigh have made an extraordinary gift to the Mothers’ Milk Bank of Tennessee, donating $45,000 through the Hardy Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The grant will support the organization’s Compassionate Care Fund, which has been renamed the Rosie Fund in honor of their daughter, Rosie.
On March 7, 2025, the country star and his other half became parents to their first child, Rosie. In a recent post, Caleigh shared that their experience as donor milk recipients inspired them to give back. They wanted to do their part to ensure that families in need would never be denied access to donor milk because of financial barriers.
Working with the Milk Bank, the couple helped establish the Rosie Fund, which Caleigh goes on to explain is “here to ensure that families can continue to provide the life-changing nutrients that their most vulnerable ones deserve.”
With this grant, infants across Tennessee and neighboring states will have access to “safe, pasteurized donor human milk” for their babies.
Amy Painter, Executive Director of the Mothers’ Milk Bank of Tennessee, notes that donor milk for outpatient families is rarely fully covered by insurance in the state of Tennessee.
“Providing safe, pasteurized donor human milk to a medically vulnerable population involves significant costs, including donor screening, lab testing, pasteurization and microbiology testing,” she shared with Country Now.
“We are thrilled to rename the fund the Rosie Fund in honor of Michael and Caleigh Hardy’s daughter. Their support will directly offset those processing costs which will ease the burden on parents and ensure that access to donor human milk is never determined by a family’s ability to pay.”
The HARDY family’s gift will not only provides critical funding but also brings awareness to the organization’s mission to “save lives and improve health outcomes” for “medically fragile and vulnerable infants.”
“Having the support of HARDY and his wife, Caleigh is transformational to our organization and profound for the families that we serve. Their generosity brings both visibility and heart to our mission,” says Painter. “Their significant investment reflects a deeply personal understanding of why access to donor human milk is so important. We are honored to partner with a family that is using its platform to help protect the most vulnerable babies and support the parents who love them.”
The Mothers’ Milk Bank of Tennessee plays a vital role in infant healthcare as their efforts are necessary in protecting the infants from serious health complications with the hopes of also improving long-term outcomes.
“Our work ensures that human milk is available, safe and accessible when a baby needs lifesaving nutrition or a bridge when mom’s own milk is insufficient.”
To learn more about the Mothers’ Milk Bank, including how to donate or request milk, click HERE.
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