Josh Gracin announces fourth child coming
Friday, June 13, 2008 – Josh Gracin announced Thursday that he and wife Ann Marie are expecting a new addition to their family - their fourth child later this year.
"We're all excited about the new addition to the Gracin clan," said the singer. "And Briana, Landon and Gabriella can't wait to meet their new brother or sister."
The couple married in January 2001.
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