There’s something really sweet about seeing Alan Jackson, one of country music’s biggest stars, enjoying family life. Even someone who has spent decades in the spotlight has moments that are just pure heart. And now, Alan has even more reason to smile—he’s about to welcome a new grandchild.
Mattie Jackson Smith, Alan’s oldest daughter, just announced that she and her husband, Connor Smith, are expecting their second child. Their first son, Wesley Alan Smith, was born in June 2024, and now he’s getting ready to be a big brother. Mattie shared the happy news with a family photo and the caption: “Our little wild angel is going to be a big brother… Baby GIRL Smith coming February 2026.”
It’s easy to imagine Grandpa Alan already humming lullabies and planning little moments with his newest grandchild.
Mattie’s life hasn’t always been easy. After losing her first husband, Ben Selecman, in 2018, she went through a very difficult time. But instead of letting that sadness take over, Mattie turned her pain into something meaningful. She started NaSHEville, a nonprofit that helps women facing tough situations, and through helping others, she found healing and hope.
Then, in 2023, love returned in the form of Connor Smith. Their wedding was full of light, laughter, and the feeling of new beginnings. Now, their family is growing even more.
The announcement photos are heartwarming. One shows little Wesley holding the ultrasound photo with the biggest grin. Another shows the whole family surrounded by fall colors, smiling and dreaming about the future. You can feel the love and happiness in these pictures—it’s exactly the kind of moment that makes family life so special.
Baby Girl Smith is expected in February 2026, which is also the same year Alan Jackson will perform his final concert at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium. The farewell show, “Last Call: One More for the Road,” is set for June 27, 2026. Country stars like Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, and Carrie Underwood will join Alan, making it a night fans will never forget.
Even with a legendary career winding down, family remains Alan Jackson’s top priority. His middle daughter, Alexandra, already has a toddler, Jackson Alvie Bradshaw, born in 2022. Add Wesley and now a baby girl, and Alan and his wife, Denise, will have three grandchildren filling their home with laughter, little footsteps, and bedtime stories. Life in the Jackson household is about to get even more lively.
This story is like a country song that life wrote itself—part heartbreak, part hope, and full of quiet joy. Mattie’s journey has been shaped by challenges, but love, faith, and family turned it into something beautiful.
Alan Jackson built his career singing life’s truths, and right now, the truth is simple and beautiful: family matters most. With a final show on the calendar and a new grandchild on the way, Alan’s next chapter is as special as any song he’s ever sung.
