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Scotty McCreery and his wife, Gabi, celebrated one full year with their firstborn baby. The country star’s son, Merrick Avery McCreery, marked his first birthday on Tuesday (October 24). Gabi shared sweet moment with the 1-year-old birthday boy on her Instagram story.
McCreery announced his son’s arrival exactly one year ago, on October 25, 2022. He wrote in his heartfelt caption at that time that he’s “never known a love like this. Merrick ‘Avery’ McCreery joined us 11 days early on October 24th at 4:34am! 7 lbs 13oz of nothin but love. Thank yall for all of your prayers during this exciting season of life! Healthy baby and a healthy mama! Praise God.”
The American Idol alum and his wife named their son in honor of Gabi’s father, Merrick (Tre) Dugal III, and call their son Avery. McCreery has since shared heartwarming photos with his firstborn child, and previously shared in a statement that “next to his mother, he is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen.
“We have been waiting and preparing all year, and now we are so excited to have our little man here with us,” McCreery said. “We have begun a grand new adventure that will continue for the rest of our lives. …Gabi was a total rock star during Avery’s birth. I could not be more proud of her. She has already taken to motherhood like a champ. Part of my joy as his Dad is watching Gabi already crush it as his Mom.”
Happy 1st birthday, Avery!