Happy news from Josh Miller

Josh MillerJosh Miller, banjo picker with NewFound Road, and his wife Jessie are celebrating the birth of their first child. Joshua Andrew Miller was born Monday morning (4/20), weighing in at 9 lbs 14 oz.

We’ll post a photo as soon as we get it.

Congratulations to the proud parents from The Bluegrass Blog!

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