Welcome Baby Millie Brooks Covel: Toby Keith’s Son Stelen and Wife Haley Announce Their First Child
Introduction
On August 15, joyful news spread through the Covel family as Haley Covel and her husband Stelen Covel — the only son of late country legend Toby Keith — announced the arrival of their first child, a daughter named Millie Brooks Covel.
The couple, who tied the knot in November 2021, had revealed their pregnancy on February 13, 2025, sharing their excitement with fans on social media. “Baby Covel coming this summer,” Haley captioned their announcement post, adding a baby chick emoji. The photo showed the couple smiling warmly while holding up ultrasound images — the first glimpse of the joy to come.
A Beautiful Celebration
On May 29, Stelen’s sisters, Shelley and Krystal, hosted a gorgeous baby shower for Haley. The event was filled with personal touches, including stunning cookies from Brown Egg Bakery decorated with pink cowboy hats, onesies with bows, and a sweet cookie inscribed with “Baby Covel.” Though the family had not yet revealed the baby’s gender, the theme hinted that a little girl was on the way.
When the time finally came, the couple introduced their daughter in the simplest, most heartfelt way: “Millie is here 💕 We love you so much little girl.” The post featured a tender photo of baby Millie swaddled in her hospital bassinet, with a banner proudly displaying her name.
Stelen Is One of Toby Keith’s Three Children
As the youngest of Toby Keith and his wife Tricia Covel’s three children, Stelen carries his father’s legacy proudly. Many fans are surprised to learn that “Keith” was actually Toby’s middle name — his full legal name was Toby Keith Covel — which explains why his children carry the Covel surname.
Along with Stelen, Toby and Tricia raised daughters Shelley and Krystal. Krystal, known professionally as Krystal Keith, has followed in her father’s musical footsteps, even sharing the stage with him at the 2004 CMA Awards.
A Family United in Joy and Legacy
The Covel family has leaned on each other closely since Toby Keith’s passing on February 5, 2024, following his battle with stomach cancer. This new chapter — welcoming baby Millie — brings light and joy to a family still healing from profound loss.
With her arrival, Millie Brooks Covel not only represents the future of the Covel family but also carries forward the love, strength, and spirit of her legendary grandfather. It’s a new beginning that blends joy with remembrance.
Congratulations to Stelen, Haley, and the entire Covel family on this beautiful blessing!