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Alan Jackson Welcomes Second Grandchild – Meet the Newest Member of His Growing Family! 🤍
Country music legend Alan Jackson has received heartwarming news — he’s now a proud grandfather of two grandsons! On June 20, his eldest daughter, Maddie Jackson, gave birth to her first child, officially turning her family of three into a joyful family of four.
Taking to social media, Maddie shared: “One week ago, my life was forever changed. Wesley Allen Smith joined our little family on June 20th — the absolute best birthday gift I could have ever imagined.”
She went on to express her gratitude for the blessing of motherhood and her joy in watching her husband, Connor Smith, embrace his new role as a devoted father. Their dog, Ryan, needed a moment to adjust, but has now lovingly accepted his new baby brother.
Back in February, Alan Jackson and his wife Denise announced the exciting news with a sweet card featuring a pacifier and the words “Grandbaby Number Two.” They wrote, “Blessings are overflowing in our growing family. Denise and I are thrilled for Maddie and Connor and can’t wait to meet the newest addition.”
Alan first became a grandfather in December 2022 when his daughter Ally welcomed her son, Jackson Bradshaw.
Maddie, 33, married Connor Smith in May of last year. Many fans may remember that she was previously married to Ben Selecman, who tragically passed away in a boating accident in 2018 — just three weeks before their first wedding anniversary.
Maddie has been open about her journey through grief. Her book, Lemons on Friday, chronicles the heartbreaking loss of her husband and how her faith helped her heal. In it, she writes about the emotional pain, her search for meaning, and the healing power of journaling during her darkest times.
Beyond the Jackson family, 2024 is proving to be a baby boom year for the country music world. Stars like Jessie James Decker, Gabby Barrett, McKenzie Porter, Adam Doleac, and Parker McCollum have all welcomed or are expecting new additions to their families.
With the arrival of baby Wesley, Alan Jackson is embracing not only his legacy in music but a new and cherished role as a grandfather of two — a beautiful new chapter for the Jackson family.