Rascal Flatts member Jay DeMarcus (L) and wife Allison DeMarcus (R) welcomed their first child on Fri., December 17. Madeline Leigh DeMarcus was born in Nashville at 4:49pm, weighing in at 6 pounds and 9 ounces. “Allison and I are thrilled!” shares Jay. “Madeline is absolutely gorgeous; she looks just like her daddy! Both mom and baby are doing well.” Jay and Allison were married on May 15, 2004.
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Eddie Montgomery is happy to report that he is resting at home after a successful surgery to treat prostate cancer earlier this week. The doctors report that no further treatment should be needed, and he plans to enjoy some down time at home with his family. After a break to enjoy the holidays, Montgomery and duo partner Troy Gentry will be heading out on a USO Tour in early 2011.
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Columbia Nashville’s Joanna Smith (R) helped cook a Christmas dinner on Southern Fried Flicks with Hazel Smith (L) which aired twice Sunday 12/19.
