Singer Katie Melua has announced the birth of her second child, a baby boy named Max. The 41-year-old, best known for the hit Nine Million Bicycles, shared a photo of herself holding her newborn on Instagram.
In the post, she wrote: “New arrival… Max is here! So lucky to be mum to two beautiful boys. Sandro’s been the best big brother so far. Long may it last.”
Well-wishes from fellow musicians
Melua received a wave of congratulations, including from singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, who commented: “Ah that’s gorgeous news! Congratulations xx.” Fellow performer Jack Savoretti added: “Congratulations Katie.”
The star revealed she was pregnant in June when she shared a photo of herself relaxing at the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa in Iceland, with her bump visible.
Family and career background
Melua is also mother to three-year-old son Sandro. She has never publicly revealed the identity of her children’s father or her current partner. She was previously married to former motorcycle racer and commentator James Toseland from 2013 to 2020.
Born in Georgia and raised in Belfast and London, Melua rose to fame with her debut album Call Off The Search in 2003. She has since released a further eight albums and is known for songs including Nine Million Bicycles and The Closest Thing To Crazy.
