Kevin Morby returned from a European tour on July 21 only to find that his wife, Waxahatchee frontwoman Katie Crutchfield, was about to give birth. He’d been home for eight hours. Eight hours. That’s the kind of timing that feels like fate stepping in to make sure he didn’t miss one of the biggest moments of his life. Their son arrived two weeks ahead of his August 1 due date, catching everyone by surprise but in the best way possible.
Katie had been transparent with fans about the pregnancy since announcing it in April during a live performance at Atlanta Symphony Hall. She told the crowd that a new song would resonate differently for her now, and you could feel the weight of that moment. Fast forward to July, and the baby is here, healthy and perfect. In a Substack post, Morby shared his gratitude, noting that he thinks the little guy“waited for me”to get home from tour. He also mentioned a fun detail: the baby was supposed to be a Leo but ended up arriving as a Cancer instead.
The couple’s priorities became crystal clear when Morby announced he’s withdrawing from his scheduled performance at the Eaux Claires Festival in Wisconsin this weekend. This was supposed to be a full-circle moment jamming with Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner, but family comes first. It’s a choice that speaks volumes about what Kevin and Katie value most. What would you do in that situation?
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