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Alan Jackson<\/a> has a new reason to smile.<\/p>\n The Country Music Hall of Famer is a grandpa again after the arrival of his daughter Mattie Jackson\u2019s new baby girl.<\/p>\n Mattie shared the news on Instagram<\/a> Tuesday (Feb. 17), revealing that her second child, Charlotte \u201cCharlie\u201d Ann Smith, arrived on Feb. 13 \u2014 just in time for Valentine\u2019s Day weekend.<\/p>\n The newborn weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and measured 20 inches long.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>These Are the Happiest Marriages in Country Music<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cOur little Valentine decided to make her entrance a few days early, and we couldn\u2019t be more in love with her!\u201d the proud mama wrote. \u201cYou are the greatest tiny pink blessing, angel girl! Momma, Dada, and even big brother Ryman already love you so.\u201d<\/p>\n Charlie is Mattie\u2019s second child and joins big brother Ryman. Alan and his wife, Denise, are also grandparents to Jackson Alvie Bradshaw, the son of their daughter Alexandra.<\/p>\n And the family isn\u2019t done growing just yet. Over Christmas, Alan shared a photo of all three of his daughters<\/a> proudly showing off their baby bumps, writing, \u201cMerry Christmas from our growing family! \u2014 Alan & Denise.\u201d<\/p>\n With more grandchildren expected in the coming weeks and months, it\u2019s a full \u2014 and joyful \u2014 season for the Jackson family.<\/p>\n The baby news comes during a milestone year for the \u201cChattahoochee\u201d singer.<\/p>\n This summer,\u00a0Alan Jackson will close out his touring career<\/a> with a farewell concert at Nashville\u2019s Nissan Stadium. The 55,000-seat show sold out almost instantly.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Why Is Alan Jackson Retiring From Performing? Everything to Know<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m proud and overwhelmed by the response from my fans,\u201d\u00a0he said in a statement at the time.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m just sorry there weren\u2019t enough seats for everybody who wanted one,” he continued. “I appreciate all the people that have come to my shows and supported me over the years.\u201d<\/p>\n Alan will be joined by an all-star lineup that includes Luke Bryan<\/a>, Eric Church<\/a>, Luke Combs<\/a>, Riley Green<\/a>, Cody Johnson<\/a>, Miranda Lambert<\/a>, Jon Pardi<\/a>, Carrie Underwood<\/a>, Keith Urban<\/a> and Lee Ann Womack<\/a>.<\/p>\n For a country legend whose songs have soundtracked generations, it\u2019s shaping up to be a year of both goodbyes and new beginnings \u2014 with baby Charlie arriving right in the middle of it all.<\/p>\n Over his three-decade-plus career, Alan Jackson has released some of the most essential country music songs ever<\/em>. His catalog includes classic barnburners like “Chattahoochee,” tender ballads like “Remember When” and everything in between. <\/p>\n No matter which songs are your favorite, it’s hard to dispute that Jackson’s music changed the country music genre forever.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Carena Liptak<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nA Growing Jackson Family<\/h3>\n
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