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Toby Keith’s Newborn Granddaughter Is Already Stealing Hearts — And She Looks Just Like Him

The Covel family has been celebrating a season of joy and new beginnings. On August 15, Toby Keith’s son, Stelen Covel, and his wife, Haley, welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Millie Brooks. The couple, who married in 2021, had first shared their happy news in February, posting ultrasound photos to announce that their family was about to grow.

When Millie arrived, the proud new parents made the announcement through a touching hospital photo. In the picture, the tiny newborn rests in her bassinet, surrounded by pink bows and a banner that proudly displays her name. The caption read simply but beautifully: “Millie is here. We love you so much little girl.”

Since then, nearly a month has passed, and the Covels have continued to share precious glimpses of their new life as a family of three. One particularly memorable moment came when Stelen posted a professional photo marking Millie’s third week. In the image, both parents cradle their daughter with clear adoration while Millie peacefully sleeps, a dainty crown resting on her head. Stelen, in a black hat embroidered with the word “TOBY,” added an emotional layer to the portrait — a heartfelt tribute to his late father.

 

 

Fans were quick to respond, flooding the comments with messages of congratulations and love. Many took note of the subtle yet powerful tribute to Toby Keith, who passed away in February 2024 after a courageous battle with stomach cancer. “So happy for the Covel family, babies bring so much happiness into our lives, especially after a great loss,” one follower wrote. Another added, “Grandpa would be so proud!” Others went further, calling Millie a gift from above: “God and Toby sent you his very best.”

The sentiment reflects what so many fans feel — that Toby Keith’s legacy is not only preserved in his music but also continues in the lives of his children and grandchildren.

The newest snapshot of Millie, shared by Haley on her Instagram Story, had followers buzzing once again. In the tender photo, Millie is asleep in her mother’s arms as Haley leans in to kiss her on the cheek. What caught fans’ attention most this time was the striking resemblance between the newborn and her grandfather. From her delicate features to the unmistakable Keith expression, many are convinced that little Millie is Toby’s “mini-me.”

The thought of Toby Keith as a grandfather has always warmed the hearts of his admirers. Though his passing earlier this year was a profound loss, the arrival of Millie Brooks seems to symbolize both healing and hope for the Covel family. Each shared photo tells a story of love, remembrance, and new beginnings.

While Toby may no longer be here in person, fans believe his presence is felt in every smile, every tribute, and now, in the face of his granddaughter. For Stelen and Haley, the journey of parenthood has only just begun, but one thing is certain: their daughter carries with her not only their love but also the spirit of a country legend.

 

 

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