Sugarland singer gives birth to son

Jennifer Nettles welcomes first child

By CNN's Carolyn Sung
POSTED: 02:45 PM PST Dec 07, 2012    UPDATED: 08:58 PM PST Dec 07, 2012 
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(CNN) -

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles has something new to sing about.

The country singer welcomed son Magnus Hamilton Miller on Thursday, December 6, her rep confirmed to CNN.

"We are so thankful for all the prayers and support and are excited to take some time together as a new family," the couple said in a statement.

Magnus is the first child for the Grammy-winning singer and her husband, Justin Miller.

The 38-year-old singer and Miller, who tied the knot in Tennessee last year, celebrated their first anniversary on November 28.

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