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Posted: Tuesday, 17 July 2012 10:23AM

'Idol' star Danny Gokey to be a dad



Former "American Idol" finalist Danny Gokey is set to become a first-time father.

The country singer's new wife Leyicet is due to give birth in January - the same month the couple will celebrate its first wedding anniversary.

In a post on his Facebook page, Gokey writes, "I'm happy to announce that my wife Leyicet Gokey and I are having a baby!! She a little over 3 months pregnant & due in January!!! We're so excited!!"

The couple wed on Jan. 29 after a year of dating.

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