Why Brett Young’s Life as a Girl Dad Exceeded His Wildest Dreams

“That’s the first time I’ve ever done it,” Brett shared when recalling the viral concert moment. “I actually was in the middle of that song and saw her videoing it from side stage and I went, ‘No, no no. Put your phone down.’ I walked over and grabbed her so that it was completely random and impromptu, which for both of us made it way more special.” 

Long before starting a family and raising two kids—Presley, 2, and 11-month-old Rowan—Brett recalled his wife coming out every weekend to shows. Now, parenthood is the no. 1 priority, with Brett adjusting his schedule to make sure he has plenty of time to hang out with his girls.

Before hitting the road again in August, Brett is savoring daddy-daughter lunches with Presley who he says “talks like a 6-year-old.” As for Rowan, she has developed a love for water, making pool days a necessity. When asked if being a girl dad is everything he hoped for, Brett simply said it’s beyond his expectations.