Country music singer, wife expecting another baby

Scotty McCreery and his wife are expecting.

The country music singer, known for his hit “Bottle Rockets,” and wife, Gabby McCreery, announced Thursday baby No. 2 is on the way.

“A new best friend coming this fall,” McCreery posted on Instagram, a reference to firstborn son Merrick Avery McCreery, 2, who was wearing a “Big Brother” shirt.

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