Country Star Kolby Cooper and Wife Jillian Welcome a Baby Boy, Son Karter — See the Photos!

Photo: Lauren Laboyteaux Photography

The couple welcomed son Karter Brian Haze Cooper in Texas on Thursday, Jan. 19, weighing 8 lbs., 15 oz. and measuring 21½ inches.

“Jillian and Karter are both happy and healthy! We are so overwhelmed with all the feelings of bringing a new life into the world We already love little man so much. Thank you for all the prayers and well wishes!” the couple tells PEOPLE.

There’s a very sentimental meaning behind the little one’s middle name. “We chose Brian because it was my dad’s name,” Cooper tells PEOPLE. “He passed away, so I’ve known since then that I wanted to do this!”

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PHOTO: Lauren Laboyteaux PhotographyPHOTO: Lauren Laboyteaux Photography

Their new addition joins the couple’s two daughters, Charlee, 2, and Josie, 4½.

In an adorable family shot, the couple’s daughters stood beside their parents as Josie held the sonogram photo strip.

The country singer shared a photo with his wife, holding her bump, on Thanksgiving and praised his high school sweetheart for her role in their little family.

“Christmas Shopping and Date night✅ I got a whole lot to be thankful for today but she’s for sure at the top of the list! I love y’all so much Happy Thanksgiving!” he wrote.

source: people.com