Both Eric Church & Keith Anderson Welcome New Babies & More in Casey’s Taste of Country

So much going on going into this weekend.  The country stars have been very busy & it shows! American Idol runner-up, Lauren Alaina, is releasing her debut album Tuesday, October 11^th.  The album is called "Wildflower."  Lauren will also be appearing on Good Morning America that same day, which will include a kickoff and premiere performance of her upcoming new single, “Georgia Peaches.”

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Tim McGraw’s new film, “Dirty Girl,” in theaters tonight, October 7^th.  The movie is about a troubled young girl who tried to find herself while also trying to find her father, who she has never met.  And while that movie is just coming out, Tim could also be doing yet another movie.  This time with Taylor Swift helping him on the set.  IMDB has Tim and Taylor listed on the roster for the film, Paradi$e --  a drama that is centered around a Hollywood family.  And in the middle of all those movie plans, Tim is heading to court next month with Curb Records.  Hearing is set for November 29^th to decide if he can record for another label or will he be in breach of contract.

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Keith Anderson and his wife Lauren are officially parents.  They welcomed a baby girl, Crozle J. Anderson – born Wednesday, October 5^th, 2011.  The baby was 5 lbs 7 ¾ oz, but 19 inches!

Also, welcoming a baby, Eric Church and his wife Katherine officially are the proud parents of their first child, a baby boy – Boone McCoy Church was born Monday, October 3^rd.  Mom and baby are doing well.  The baby weighed in at 7lbs. and 11oz.  Eric was on tour much of 2011, but plans to reduce the number of his performances throughout the end of the year to enjoy time with his family.

Here’s what Eric had to say about becoming a parent: