This is the one time I don't feel it's appropriate to refer to the singer as Clay Gayken. He deserves his moment, doesn't he?

American Idol Clay Aiken is a dad!

The 29-year-old singer and his best friend, producer Jaymes Foster, welcomed a baby boy in his home-state of North Carolina Friday morning, Aiken's mother Faye told local radio station WRAL.

Parker Foster Aiken was born at 8:08 a.m. weighing 6 pounds, 2 ounces. He was 19 inches long.

Parker has dark hair, Faye reported. Foster (who is reportedly in her late 40s) was artificial inseminated with Aiken's sperm. The BFFs live together when he's in L.A. and he plans to be involved with parenting their child.

Considering all of Clay's experience working with kids, you know he's going to be an amazing father. Congrats Daddy Aiken!! :) What is this, good news Friday? Luvin' it. :)

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