At a Glance
- Parker McCollum says wife Hallie Ray is “unrattleable” during second pregnancy
- Couple announced Christmas Day 2025 they’re expecting a boy in summer 2026
- Dad jokes he wants to name the baby “Baller McCollum”
- Why it matters: Country star gives rare glimpse into family life on Sirius XM
Country star Parker McCollum is in awe of how calm his pregnant wife remains as they prepare to welcome their second son.
During a Jan. 8 interview with Sirius XM’s The Highway, the 33-year-old singer revealed that Hallie Ray Light McCollum has been “the same exact person every single day” since announcing her pregnancy.
Parker Calls Hallie Ray His “Constant”
The Texas native contrasted their morning personalities, explaining that while he wakes up with his mind racing, his wife eases into the day.
“Before I open my eyes, [I] have 1,000 thoughts in my head,” he said. “[My wife needs] about an hour after she wakes up before she’s really kicked into gear.”
Despite the different paces, Parker praised Hallie Ray’s steady nature.
- “She is my constant,” he said.
- “I’m all over the place. I’m nine different people before I get out of the shower in the morning. And she is just steady, man. You can’t rattle her.”
Name Game Gets Creative
The conversation turned to potential baby names, and Parker admitted he’s lobbying for something unconventional.
“If Hallie Ray would just, you know, let go and let me, his name would be ‘Baller,'” he joked. “Not literally actually baller, but it would be a really cool name. ‘Baller McCollum.’ That’s actually bad. It’s not terrible.”
He also revived an idea floated by their 16-month-old son, Major.
- Original suggestion: “Keaton Cadillac McCollum”
- Nickname: “Cadillac Mack”
- Parker’s verdict: “What a strong name that is. I’m still holding out hope.”
Christmas Day Reveal
The couple shared their pregnancy news on Dec. 25, 2025, via a joint Instagram post.
“McCollum party of 4 next Christmas!!!!” Hallie Ray captioned the photos of the family in front of their tree.
She added, “Another BOY joining us summer 2026!!! Merry Christmas, everyone! Thank you, Jesus! HBD!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.”
Parker teased in the comments, “Congratulations!!!”
Key Takeaways
- Parker credits Hallie Ray’s steady demeanor for balancing his high-energy personality
- The couple already has one son, Major, who turns two in 2026
- Summer 2026 delivery date sets up a busy touring season for the country star
- Name negotiations continue, with Parker pushing for “Baller” or “Cadillac Mack”
