Country legend Martina McBride has spent decades sharing emotional songs about love, family, and life’s biggest milestones. Now, the beloved “My Baby Loves Me” country music singer is celebrating a major milestone of her own.
McBride recently took to social media to reveal that she is preparing to become a grandmother for the first time. Read on to discover the sweet family announcement she shared with fans.
Country Legend Martina McBride Is Going to Be a Grandmother
Country music star Martina McBride recently took to Instagram to share some very exciting family news. The singer posted two Polaroid photos featuring her oldest daughter, Delaney, and her husband, Cole, revealing that the couple is expecting their first child.
The country star captioned her post, “My first baby is having a baby!!!!! We are so excited and happy to be welcoming our first grandchild. We are blessed indeed.”
Delaney married her husband, Cole, in May 2024. The 31-year-old runs Hand to Heart Wellness in Nashville, Tennessee, where she offers massage therapy, meal planning, doula services, and yoga instruction.
Delaney has been a licensed massage therapist since 2018. Upon recognizing her daughter’s accomplishment, the country star wrote, “This one has always had a bright light within her, and she’s using it to help and heal others and make the world a better place. I love you, DKM!”
Fans Are Loving Martina McBride’s Latest Family Announcement
As soon as the country music star posted her family announcement, fans quickly flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages for the growing family.
One fan wrote, “Nothing in the world is greater than being a grandparent! I am so happy for you. It’s the greatest gift ever.”
Another fan commented, “Oh my gosh !!!! Soo happy for all of you !!! Congrats and huge love.”
A third fan chimed in, writing, “Delaney will be the best mom ever! It’s just so wonderful for you all!”
The heartfelt responses continued pouring in as longtime fans celebrated the milestone alongside the singer. Many shared that they have followed McBride’s family journey for years and were thrilled to see the happy update.
Martina McBride Is the Proud Mother of Three Girls
Along with Delaney, the country singer shares two more daughters with her husband, John McBride. The couple tied the knot in 1988. They welcomed Delaney Katharine in December 1994, Emma Justine in March 1998, and Ava Rose Kathleen in June 2005.
In 2017, the country star’s middle daughter moved out to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. Nearly a decade later, Emma McBride now lives in New York City. She earned her first film credit in the 2022 short, “A Shared Moment of Loneliness.”
The country singer recently posted a birthday tribute to her daughter, writing, “Happy Birthday to my sweet Emma. You have always been joy-filled, resilient, funny, fun, empathetic, compassionate, feisty, and full of life. The world with you in it is a sweet and fun ride, and I’m so happy to be your mom and watch you grow into your energy with each passing year.”
She added, “You are creative, capable, and smart…a good sister and friend, and I’m so happy you have found a partner in Ramiro. And we obviously have had our faces smooshed together since the beginning. I love you, sweet girl. May this be your best year yet.”
McBride’s youngest daughter will turn 21 in June. For her youngest’s 19th birthday, the country star posted a sweet birthday message, “My girl. I love you, Ava. I love all the stuff we do together…all the kitchen hangs, the trips to the veggie stand, the talks, the laughs. How we are deeply connected in all the ways, big and small. You are wonderfully made.”
The close bond McBride shares with her daughters has often been reflected in her social media posts, giving fans a glimpse into the family moments that matter most to her. Now, with Delaney preparing to welcome her first child, Martina McBride is entering a new chapter as both a proud mother and soon-to-be grandmother.
