The McCollum family is swapping tour buses for toy trucks once again.
Parker McCollum delivered some of the sweetest news of the holiday season, and it didn’t come in the form of a new album or tour announcement. The country singer and his wife, Hallie Ray Light McCollum, revealed they are expecting their second child—a baby boy—due in the summer of 2026.
The couple shared the announcement on Christmas Day with a warm, family-centered Instagram post. Standing in front of their Christmas tree with their son Major, Hallie cradled her growing baby bump as they celebrated the season and the milestone together. She captioned the photo, “McCollum party of 4 next Christmas!!!! another BOY joining us summer 2026!!! Merry Christmas, everyone! Thank you, Jesus! HBD!!” A message full of gratitude, joy, and unmistakable Southern pride.
Their first son, Major Yancey Tyler McCollum, was born on August 8, 2024, weighing 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Parker later shared the meaning behind his name, explaining that “Yancey” comes from his own middle name—a tribute to family roots that clearly matter to him.
Since welcoming Major, both Parker and Hallie have openly embraced parenthood. Hallie even joked online not long after his birth about asking Major whether he was ready for a sibling. Looking back now, it feels like foreshadowing.
The couple’s journey began when they met through mutual friends in 2019. After a brief breakup in 2020, Parker realized he couldn’t imagine life without her and proposed in 2021. They married in March 2022 at Boxwood Manor in Texas, with Parker quoting Randy Travis in his wedding announcement—a fitting touch for a true country romantic.
Now, they’re preparing to raise two boys close in age, with Major turning two not long before his little brother arrives. It’s easy to imagine the McCollum boys growing up as inseparable partners in crime, filling their home with laughter, chaos, and plenty of inspiration for future songs.
Hallie continues to shine in her own right as well. A former college athlete and co-founder of the KIHK clothing brand with her sisters, she balances motherhood and entrepreneurship with confidence and grit.
The McCollums are part of a growing wave of country artists expanding their families, with names like Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett, and Bobby Bones also welcoming new additions in 2026. It’s shaping up to be a full-blown baby boom in country music.
As they look ahead to summer 2026, Parker and Hallie are soaking in every blessing. Their story—filled with love, second chances, and strong family values—feels tailor-made for a country song. And knowing Parker, it probably won’t be long before those moments find their way into lyrics.
Here’s to the growing McCollum family and the newest little cowboy on the way.
