Alan Jackson made headlines last week when he announced the date and location for his retirement show.

And, while he is beloved and the fans are still turning out for him, the 66 year old’s reasons for walking away make sense. He has been battling a rare disease that has taken a toll on him, and he wants to spend time with family.

And just days after he announced that final show, he learned that he will have a little bit more family to spend time with, too. That is because Jackson’s oldest daughter, Mattie Jackson Smith, announced on Instagram that she and her husband, Connor Smith, are expecting their second child.

“The most amazing news we are beyond excited to share — our little wild angle is going to be a big brother!” she wrote alongside a photo with Connor and their son. “Baby GIR

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