Garth Brooks became a grandfather for the first time, his daughter August Anna Brooks, welcomed her first child earlier this week.
According to ABC News, August, 19, and boyfriend Chance Michael Russell welcomed their daughter Karalynn in Oklahoma.
The proud new grandfather has released a statement saying, “Our family would first like to thank everyone for their warm wishes and sweet celebration of Baby K's arrival. Our children's lives have always been extremely private and they have been endlessly encouraged to be their own people. We have always wanted them to be individuals and NOT be known as 'someone's daughters.'"
"I now ask that respect to please continue as this young family begins the greatest days of their lives,” he concludes.
Us Weekly reports that Brooks is married to Trisha Yearwood, his wife of 8 years. The Country crooner was previously married to Sandy Mahl; they divorced in 2000 after 14 years of marriage and three children. The couple share daughters Taylor Mayne, 21, August Anna and Allie Colleen, 17.