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Former Next Lead Singer RL and Wife Welcome Daughter

The proud parents shared the arrival news of their baby girl Rory on Instagram.
Former Next Lead Singer RL and Wife Welcome Daughter
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By Lauren Porter · Updated October 26, 2020

Fatherhood looks good on RL once again! 

The singer and his wife Lena Huggar, welcomed their daughter Rory on Wednesday afternoon. 

Known for being lead singer of 90’s group, “Next,” RL announced the news of his daughter’s arrival on Instagram. 

The moments that you can't stop smiling are the best. Me & my @ourrorystory

A photo posted by RL [TAP THIS 👆🏿] (@justrl) on Jan 25, 2017 at 9:41am PST

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At 9:16pm my baby @ourrorystory came into this world. I'm going to love her, protect her, & show her how amazing God is!

A photo posted by RL [TAP THIS 👆🏿] (@justrl) on Jan 23, 2017 at 7:47pm PST

When the couple tied the knot in October, Lena was both a beautiful bride and expectant mother showing off her growing baby bump in a gorgeous white gown. 

bliss by @j_kaviar | a week ago @miguelwilsoncollection x @ericaangelinebridal #HelloHuggars #Huggar16

A photo posted by Lena Danielle (@lenahuggs) on Oct 22, 2016 at 2:15pm PDT

This is Lena’s first child and RL is father to two from his previous marriage. 

Congrats to the happy parents!