Jesse McCartney Welcomes Son Archer James with Wife Katie Peterson
Time to cut to the chase: Jesse McCartney and Katie Peterson have officially leveled up to Proud Parents. The “Beautiful Soul” crooner and his wife of four years announced on June 17 via a shared Instagram post that their son, Archer James McCartney, arrived “on 5/7/25” — fashionably early and ready to rock. In an adorably coordinated reveal, the couple showed off their newborn wrapped in a custom white onesie as they declared, “Our sweet Archie couldn’t wait to meet us and arrived a bit earlier than expected.”
Their joint caption didn’t hold back on the feel-good details: “We are so in love with him. He loves when mommy reads him a book and when daddy sings him off to sleep.” And just to prove they’re planning ahead, Jesse and Katie promised to introduce Archer to “big sister Bailey,” their pup who has already staked claim on his blanket. No surprise there — Bailey even served as the flower girl at their 2021 wedding after a nine-year romance.
Rewind to Valentine’s Day, when the duo teased fans with a matching pajama snapshot, proudly clutching an ultrasound and coining their tiny passenger “our lil Valentine.” That post was the first wink at baby McCartney, setting social media abuzz with heartfelt congratulations from A-listers and longtime followers alike.
Long before the nursery was set up, Jesse had admitted to E! News back in March 2024 that he was eyeing fatherhood after watching friends share milestone moments. He even leaned into the theme with his playful Yung Gravy collab “Make a Baby,” which caused quite the internet stir thanks to cameoing expectant moms. “We were playing into that quite a bit,” Jesse explained. “We knew it would elicit the reaction that it did, cause some commotion.”
Behind the scenes, the couple has been honing their caretaking skills on Bailey, whose VIP status in the McCartney household underscores just how ready they are for a human child. “Keeping something alive is very scary to me,” Jesse confessed, “but we’ve done a pretty good job with our dog — just wait until the real deal arrives.”
As Archer James settles into his first weeks, fans are already clamoring for more baby snaps and updates on how life is shifting from romantic duo to family of three (plus one furry sister). With Jesse’s knack for heartfelt lyrics and Katie’s warm presence, these two are poised to redefine “beautiful soul” for a new generation.
And there you have it. Take that for what it’s worth.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, Jesse McCartney & Katie Peterson Instagram
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