American Idol winner Scotty McCreery welcomes baby son Merrick with his wife Gabi

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American Idol winner Scotty McCreery has become a father.The country music star, 28, and his wife Gabi, also 28, welcomed a healthy baby boy named Merrick 'Avery' McCreery into the world on Monday, 11 days before the due date.Alongside a series of snaps from the hospital, the new dad gushed on Instagram: 'Never known a love like this. '   Happy family: American Idol season 10 winner Scotty McCreery and his wife Gabi announced that they had welcomed a baby boy named Merrick 'Avery' McCreery into their lives with a post that was shared to his Instagram account on TuesdayMcCreery pointed out that Merrick arrived 11 days early in the message.The singer went on to lovingly describe his child as '7 lbs 13oz of nothin but love.'  The performer thanked his friends and family 'for all of your prayers during this exciting season of life!' McCreery finished his message by writing: 'Healthy baby and a healthy mama!

Praise God.'  There he is: The 28-year-old performer shared several images of his baby boy to his account, and he also included a trio of shots that featured his spouse, also 28 Worth the wait: McCreery pointed out that Merrick arrived 11 days early in the message Affectionate: The singer went on to lovingly describe his child as '7 lbs 13oz of nothin but love'In an interview with People magazine that was published this past June, the couple revealed that they were planning to welcome a baby boy in November.'We got a little man on the way,' Scotty gushed to the outlet.The Damn Strait singer and the pediatric nurse dated for six years before tying the knot in June 2018.

All good: McCreery finished his message by writing: 'Healthy baby and a healthy mama! Praise God' Great expectations: In an interview with People magazine.