Songbird Melanie Fiona is expecting her first child with boyfriend singer songwriter Jared Cotter.
In a heartfelt Instagram post Thursday night, the singer confirmed the big news with her fans. The post read:
The greatest power a person possesses is the power to choose. The only thing greater, is being chosen. Thank You for choosing Us. Jared and I are thrilled to become Parents. #IWantItAll #Motherhood #Love #ChooseHigher #Awake xo
Fiona is set to release her third album, Awake, sometime next year. Her latest single, “I Tried,” debuted last month. The video addresses Fiona’s thoughts police brutality and domestic violence.
Fiona’s boyfriend Cotter also shared the pregnancy announcement video on his Instagram page:
We are so excited for this next chapter of our lives! There is no greater blessing and I’m so happy to go on this journey with my best friend and love of my life. I’m gonna be a Dad!!! Thank you for choosing us. I promise we won’t let you down. I love you.
Cotter appeared on Season No. 6 of American Idol and has hosted numerous shows for Fuse TV, including The Sauce and No. 1 Countdown: Pop.
This is Fiona and Cotter’s first child together.