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Sharing photos from their cowboy-themed party, the parents honored sonIndigo Wilder, with the country singer, 28, writing in the Instagram caption, “1 year of being a legend. Happy birthday, son.” Smith, on her page, shared additional photos andwrote simply, “Pure joy.”
The pair welcomed Indie on July 10, 2020, in Nashville, Tennessee. Weighing in at 6 lbs., 13 oz., the newborn’s arrival has left his country star dad a “changed man,” he said at the time.
“Since you were born, I know that every decision I make will be with you in mind. I promise I’ll always protect you, and do my best to be an example of a good, godly man just like my daddy was for me,” he then continued.
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“I let so many people down,” hesaid in an apology postshortly after the scandal. “I let my parents down and they’re the furthest thing from the person in that video. I let my son down, and I’m not okay with that.”
He also indicated that he’d spoken with Black-led organizations and was committed to working with them on educating himself on racist behavior.
Wallen furtherposted a letter to his fansaddressing the controversy on April 13, saying in one part of the handwritten message, “I’ve made some mistakes, I’m figuring those out, + I apologized because I was truly sorry + have been making my amends.”
Sharing aphoto of himselfsnuggling with his child last month, Wallen wrote, “1 more day to be my little kids dad…lord knows I’m a lucky man.”
He said he was “thankful” to share his son “with someone I care about. We’re doing our best to figure it out, just trying to do the best we can with the situation. I mean, a lot of people obviously have been in this situation before — having a kid with someone you’re not with — but knowing that doesn’t make it any easier.”
source: people.com
