On Monday, Jo Dee Messina and her husband Chris Deffenbaugh were thrilled to welcome a boy, Noah Roger Deffenbaugh, into the world. Born at a Nashville-area hospital, the new arrival weighed in at six pounds, 15 ounces. Baby, mom and dad are all doing very well. He is the first child for the couple, who were married in October 2007.

Jo Dee is readying her sixth studio album entitled Unmistakable and will begin a solo tour in April. Chris owns and operates Deffenblaster Enterprises, which builds custom road cases. Also a wood worker, he built a stunning crib and changing table for baby Noah.