Parker McCollum Says Wife Hallie Is the 'Greatest Mom in the World’ After Birth of Son Major: ‘Thank God for Her’ (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Parker McCollum and his family.Photo:Chris Kleinmeier

Chris Kleinmeier

Parker McCollumis opening up about his life as a new dad.

“She’s the greatest mom in the world,” the proud dad tells PEOPLE of his wife. “We just had our first kid, Major, three and a half months ago, and he and I are learning at the same pace. But she already knows everything, so thank god for her.”

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Parker McCollum and his family.Chris Kleinmeier

McCollum is gearing up for his first holiday season as a dad, and he shares that Major is about to be showered with presents from Santa.

“He ain’t even gonna know it’s Christmas,” the country star jokes. “I begged my mother-in-law not to get him any gifts — he’s already got so much stuff. I think she’s cleaned out Amazon for everything they have for newborns.”

“But it’s good,” he adds.

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“Major Yancey Tyler McCollum 8/8/24 💙💙💙,” the couple wrote in the caption, revealing their son’s name and birthdate.

source: people.com