Celebrity Moms & Dads

James Otto

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:12:19 +0100

James Otto’s voice is deep, rich and edgy and yet with his 1-year-old little girl, Ava, toddling around in the background, he sounds more like a pussycat. They’re getting ready to watch Yo Gabba Gabba and that, he says, is all right by him. (“It’s got a music component that I can tolerate!”). The singer entered mainstream country music in 2008 with the hit single, “Just Got Started Lovin’ You” which became the most played song on country radio that year (he also got a Gramm...

Steven Curtis Chapman

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:49:31 +0100

One of the most successful artists in Christian music history believes nothing in this life shows more of who God is than fatherhood. Steven Curtis Chapman has had quite a career since his first record came out in 1987. Since then, he’s sold more than 10 million albums, has had 45 number one radio hits and won an American Music Award, five Grammys and 56 Dove Awards (more than any artist in Christian music). His new album, re:creation, drops on Tuesday, Aug. 9. It doesn’t take long in a chat...

Kelly Sutton

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:46:43 +0100

This charismatic TV anchor — and mom of a 2-year-old — says that even with all of the exciting stories she covers and important things going on in the world, “family is the very most important” thing there is. The delightful Kelly Sutton — Tennessee Morning’s co-anchor on Fox 17 from 5 - 9 a.m. each morning — was born in Kentucky and raised in Indiana. Ten years ago this September — in fact, the day before 9/11, she debuted on Fox. She says she fell in love with Middle Tennessee ...

Matthew West

Sun, 22 May 2011 20:22:03 +0100

Hit Christian music singer-songwriter and Franklin resident Matthew West's true passion is his family, which includes his wife, Emily, and daughters, Lulu, 5, and Delaney, 2. Grammy Award nominee and Dove Award winner Matthew West is a big hit in the world of contemporary Christian music, and he's also written songs recorded by the likes of Point of Grace, Rascal Flatts and Billy Ray Cyrus. West's latest CD, The Story of Your Life, came about as a result of the artist receiving 10,000 storie...

Aaron Tippin

Sun, 01 May 2011 21:45:01 +0100

The down-to-earth country music star relishes life with his family.

Steve Sullivan

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:04:35 +0100

This Nashville Predators star's favorite role is Dad to four active kids, ages 11, 8, 6 and 5.

Tracy Lawrence

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:05:17 +0100

This country music daddy has one hard and fast rule in his household: DON'T GIVE UP ... EVER.

Clay Walker

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:23:07 +0100

This platinum- selling country artist is father to two toddlers and two teens and thinks "Daddy" is the coolest word in the dictionary.

Leroy Harris

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:16:03 +0100

He may play tough on the field, but at the Nashville childcare center he owns with his wife he loves to play like a dad with all the kids.

Point of Grace

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:42:59 +0100

The members of one of contemporary Christian music's most popular recording groups enjoy raising children in Nashville.

Darius Rucker

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:38:16 +0100

The witty platinum-selling country artist's kids think he's a dork – but he loves being a dad.

Scott Hamilton

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 19:54:01 +0100

He's an American figure skating champion, author and much more – and he still makes time to be the best dad he can be.

Ahmard Hall

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:24:12 +0100

Tennessee Titans fullback Ahmard Hall says, "If you have discipline, you can get anywhere in life."

Jimmy Olander

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:22:48 +0100

Diamond Rio's lead guitarist loves being an older parent. "I enjoy fishing with my boys, backyard camping and watching superhero cartoons," he says.

Motherhood Comes First for Amy Grant

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:17:50 +0100

In Amy Grant's first interview with a parenting magazine, the hometown singer talks about music, being a mom and her new book, Mosaic.

Josh Gracin's Fun!

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:15:34 +0100

This down-to-earth former marine and American Idol contestant-turned-
country-music-star just loves a mess of kids.

Jo Dee's in Love

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:14:28 +0100

For this country music star, the love for her child is one that she never knew existed.

Troy and Angie Gentry

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:10:29 +0100

God, family and a respect for others is the key to this Nashville family's heart and soul.