The Littlest Bluegrass Blogger

Brance Gillihan beams with his daughter, Haddie, who appears to be bored with the proceedingsCongratulations to my fellow Bluegrass Blog author Brance Gillihan and his wife Lauren on the birth of their first child, Hadassah Grace. She was born yesterday (4/27) at 4:00 p.m., coming in at 7 lbs, 13 oz and 21” long.

Brance tells me that she has long fingers, and I’ve no doubt that he is already measuring her for a custom, small body Collings guitar.

Needless to say, Brance will be absent from this page for the next few days, and we wish he, Lauren and Haddie all the best as they launch their new family.

Cards and well wishes can be sent to Brance’s office:

Clear Blue Productions
66 E. Main Street
Pulaski, VA 24301
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