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Hardy And Caleigh Ryan’s Baby Girl Rosie Ryan Has Arrived And She Is Stealing Hearts

HARDY and Caleigh Ryan welcome their baby girl, Rosie Ryan Hardy, born on March 7, stealing hearts with her sweet arrival.
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  • Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
  • Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
  • Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.

HARDY might be known for his gritty country-rock anthems and rowdy lyrics, but his newest role hits a little closer to the heart—Dad. The singer-songwriter and his wife, Caleigh Ryan, have officially welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Rosie Ryan Hardy.

Born on March 7, 2025, Rosie made her grand entrance weighing 9 pounds, 2 ounces, and from the looks of it, she’s already got her parents wrapped around her tiny fingers.

A New Chapter for the HARDY Family

The couple announced the big news on March 9 via a joint Instagram post, sharing a heartwarming series of photos that instantly melted fans’ hearts. One picture shows HARDY cradling Rosie’s tiny face in his hands. At the same time, another captures a sweet, nose-to-nose moment between Caleigh and their daughter.

In true HARDY fashion, the caption was simple but meaningful: “Rosie Ryan Hardy 🤍. Born March 7, 2025. 9 pounds 2 ounces.”

Fans and fellow country artists flooded the comments with love, celebrating the arrival of the newest member of the HARDY family. It’s a softer, more sentimental moment for the singer, typically known for his wild energy and powerful storytelling.

This milestone comes just a year and a half after HARDY and Caleigh tied the knot in an unforgettable Nashville wedding in October 2022. At the time, they talked about their dream of having a big family—”like four kids,” according to Caleigh—but first, they had to enjoy their honeymoon in Thailand and Vietnam. Just a couple of years later, baby number one has officially arrived.

A Love Story That Led to Rosie

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HARDY and Caleigh’s love story is the kind that feels straight out of a country song. It all started in the DMs when the singer messaged her about San Diego and her time at Ole Miss—a bold move that turned into something real. They kept in touch, and when HARDY played a show near her school, he invited her to watch. Caleigh wasn’t about to show up alone, so she dragged her roommates along for moral support.

That night changed everything.

“Once we met each other, there really was no one else,” Caleigh said in a past interview. “We never entertained anyone else. It was just so easy.”

HARDY felt it, too. By the third time they hung out, he was already telling her, “I love you,” in the middle of a packed Stagecoach crowd. The connection was instant, and it never wavered.

Years later, their story has come full circle with the arrival of Rosie Ryan. This name already sounds like it belongs in a future country song.

As HARDY and Caleigh settle into life as new parents, one thing’s for sure: Rosie has some pretty incredible lullabies coming her way. And while HARDY is used to rocking stadiums, it looks like he’ll be rocking a baby to sleep for the foreseeable future.

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