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Country legend John Prine\u2019s<\/strong> family has a brand-new reason to celebrate.<\/p>\n The late country-folk legend\u2019s son, Tommy Prine<\/strong>, and his wife, Savannah<\/strong>, welcomed their first child together on September 24 in Nashville, Tenn. Their son, Theodore Chandler \u201cTeddy\u201d Prine, arrived at 2:01 a.m., weighing 7 lbs., 3 oz.<\/p>\n The couple shared<\/a> that their son\u2019s arrival was especially meaningful after years of fertility challenges. \u201cAfter two years of trying and even beginning the IVF process, we were overjoyed to find out we had gotten pregnant naturally,\u201d they explained, adding that their doctors called it \u201ca true medical miracle.\u201d<\/p>\n RELATED: \u2018Tremendous Loss for the World of Music\u2019: Influential Figure Dies at 73<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n They also reflected on the timing of Teddy\u2019s birth: \u201cIn perfect fashion, Teddy made his polite arrival between AmericanaFest and You Got Gold, two of the busiest weeks of the year for our family. Now with him in our arms, we feel more complete than ever.\u201d<\/p>\n On Instagram<\/a>, Tommy and Savannah posted a photo of themselves with their new bundle of joy and wrote, “On September 24th at 2:01 am our hearts utterly exploded to make room for the love we have for our son, Theodore Chandler Prine \u2665\ufe0f (but to dad\u2026. He\u2019s just Teddy \ud83e\uddf8).”<\/p>\n RELATED: Fans Call Him the \u2018Greatest Songwriter of All Time\u2019 on the Anniversary of His Death<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n John Prine, who passed away in April 2020 due to complications from COVID-19, remains one of the most influential voices in Americana and country-folk music. Over the course of his career, he won five Grammy Awards and gifted the world with songs like \u201cAngel From Montgomery\u201d, \u201cHello in There\u201d, \u201cI Want to Be With You Always\u201d and \u201cAll the Best.\u201d<\/p>\n He is survived by his wife, Fiona Whelan Prine<\/strong>, and sons Tommy and Jack. Now, with baby Teddy\u2019s arrival, his musical legacy extends to a new generation.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfac\u00a0<\/strong>SIGN UP for Parade\u2019s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\ud83c\udfac<\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Oct 1, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n