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Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield and Kevin Morby Welcome First Child: ‘He Is Perfect’
Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield and singer-songwriter Kevin Morby have welcomed their first child together, a son born two weeks before his expected due date. Morby said he arrived home from a European tour only hours before Crutchfield’s waters broke, and described the baby as “perfect”.
The child was born on 21 July and had been due on 1 August; the couple have not shared his name. Crutchfield announced her pregnancy during an April tour date, while Morby will now miss a planned appearance at Bon Iver’s Eaux Claires festival in Wisconsin to remain with his family.
In short
- Katie Crutchfield and Kevin Morby welcomed their first son.
- The baby arrived two weeks early on 21 July.
- Morby cancelled a festival appearance to stay with his family.
Explained simply
Katie Crutchfield is the lead singer and primary songwriter of Waxahatchee, an American indie rock band that has built a strong reputation in recent years. Kevin Morby is an accomplished singer-songwriter who performs both as a solo artist and through various musical collaborations. The two musicians have been in a relationship and announced Crutchfield's pregnancy in April whilst on tour.
Both are well-established figures in the American indie and alternative music scene, with dedicated audiences who follow their careers closely. Crutchfield has been steadily developing Waxahatchee's sound across successive album releases, whilst Morby has maintained an active touring and recording schedule. The couple's growing family represents a significant personal milestone for two musicians who maintain demanding professional lives in the music industry.