Jay and Allison

Rascal Flatts bassist and vocalist Jay DeMarcus and his wife, former Miss Tennessee and CMT Personality, Allison are anticipating the birth of their first child in January of 2011.

“Allison and I are thrilled about becoming parents. I am confident Ali will be a wonderful mother because she has done an incredible job raising me over the past six years,” says Jay.

“Jay and I are thrilled to let everyone know we are going to be parents! We can’t wait and are ecstatic to share our news,” adds Allison.

Jay and Allison were married May 15, 2004 in Nashville, Tenn.