Josh Gracin and Wife Welcome Baby Boy

Josh Gracin is now a proud father of five. The American Idol alum and his wife Katie welcomed a baby…

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Lauren Jo Black

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January 15, 2020

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Josh Gracin is now a proud father of five.

The American Idol alum and his wife Katie welcomed a baby boy named Luka Roman into the world on Monday evening (Jan. 13), People reports.

“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome our son Luka Roman into the world,” the singer shared with the publication. “My amazing wife endured so much to make sure our little boy arrived healthy and happy! We are beyond blessed.”

Baby Luka, who made his debut weighing 7 lbs., 15 oz., and measuring 20½ inches long, joins Gracin’s four children from a previous relationship: Briana Marie, 17, Landon Joshua, 14, Gabriella Ann, 13, and Isabella Sophia, 11.

Gracin and Katie tied the knot in May 2017 after meeting at Nashville hot spot Tin Roof. Katie, now a graphic designer, worked there while she attended college.

“We got to talking and realized we had a lot in common, so I asked her on a date,” he previously told People. “Our motto is that there are no accidents, only reasons. How we found each other and fell in love is the reason we believe and live by that.”

After appearing on season two of American Idol, Josh Gracin went on to release his self-titled debut album, which spawned hits like “I Want To Live” and “Nothin’ To Lose.”

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Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.