Jewel and Ty Murray are mom and dad!

Jewel and Ty Murray.

Monday evening Jewel and Ty Murray became proud parents of a son, Kase Townes Murray. Kase was born in Texas, at 7 p.m. CST, the little boy weighed 7lbs. 6 oz.

In a statement to People.com Jewel says, "Ty and I are so pleased to welcome our new baby boy into the world. We are overcome with happiness - it really is as great as everyone told us it would be - better even!"

Congrats to the happy couple!