The former “American Idol” winner announced the news Oct. 25 on Instagram.Never known a love like this. Merrick ‘Avery’ McCreery joined us 11 days early on October 24th at 4:34am! 7 lbs 13oz of nothin but love," the 29-year-old country singer wrote alongside several pics of Gabi and Merrick in their hospital bed.He added, "Thank y'all for all of your prayers during this exciting season of life! Healthy baby and a healthy mama! Praise God."McCreery, who won Season 10 of “American Idol” in 2011, announced in June that he and Gabi, a pediatric nurse, were expecting their first baby together.

“Baby boy McCreery coming soon!” he wrote on Instagram next to photos of the couple holding ultrasound images and an adorable pair of baby cowboy boots.