Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 7, 2025 · Entertainment

Country Star Kelleigh Bannen Sings the Joy of Second Pregnancy: IVF Journey Revealed

Kelleigh Bannen has something to sing about as the country crooner, 44,  announced she was expecting her second child on Friday;  Pictured in Nashville in November 2022

EXCLUSIVE SCOOP: Country Crooner Kelleigh Bannen is Overjoyed to be Expecting Her Second Baby!

Get ready for a baby boom in country music! Kelleigh Bannen, the talented singer-songwriter behind hits like "Church Clothes" and "Today's Country," has just announced that she's expecting her second child with husband Jeff Grossman. The exciting news came as a surprise to fans who thought they'd have to wait until 2025 for another addition to their family.

The Journey to Parenthood

The hitmaker and her husband Jeff Grossman are parents to daughter Mary Grant, 18 months

In an exclusive interview with thescholarlynote.com, Bannen opened up about the challenges she and her husband faced on their journey to parenthood. "Our journey involved IVF [in vitro fertilization], which means you know everything too soon!" she revealed. The couple's first child, Mary Grant, now 18 months old, was also conceived through IVF, making this pregnancy a sweet surprise.

Bannen, who is currently enjoying her pregnancy and trying to perfect her peach cobbler recipe (we're curious – can we get the secret ingredient?), expressed her gratitude for this new chapter in their lives. "I feel like I've known I'm pregnant for ages at this point, even though we still have a ways to go," she said with a smile. "But I'm so overjoyed we are here. So thankful."

The Secret's Out: A Little Sister is on the Way!

Bannen said she was 'overjoyed' the new baby would arrive in early fall. 'There was a time we didn't know if we'd ever get to be parents, so to have the chance to add another baby into the mix is just so amazing,' she told People

Bannen let slip that they're having a baby girl – and Mary Grant is going to have a little sister! We can't wait to meet the new addition to their family, who will undoubtedly bring endless joy and energy to their lives. "We are still playing with the order of the first name vs. the middle name," Bannen teased, "but we definitely plan to use a family name."

Work-Life Balance: The Never-Ending Struggle

As any working parent can attest, balancing work and home life is no easy feat. Bannen admitted that it's a daily struggle for her to be fully present in both aspects of her life. "I recently spoke with Thomas Rhett about parenting and he said he lives by the mentality of 'be where your boots are,'" she shared. "It's really stuck with me – when I'm in an interview or making music, I want to be fully focused there, and when I'm home with my daughter, I want to be fully focused on her as much as possible."

The Future Looks Bright

Bannen and her family are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their new baby in early fall. "There was a time we didn't know if we'd ever get to be parents," she reflected, "so to have the chance to add another baby into the mix is just so amazing." With two little ones on the way, we can only imagine how busy – and joyful – life will become for this country crooner.

Social Media Reacts

Bannen shared her exciting news with fans on social media, revealing that she's "overjoyed" about their new addition. Her followers couldn't be more thrilled for the family! "We're beyond happy for you and your family!" wrote one fan. Another commenter chimed in: "Congratulations on your growing family!"

Stay tuned for updates on Kelleigh Bannen's journey as she prepares to welcome her second baby – we can't wait to see what this talented country singer has up her sleeve!