Taylor Swift‘s lead guitarist Paul Sidoti and his wife, Ashley Sidotiwelcomed baby No. 2 amid the international leg of the Eras tour.
“This morning we welcomed our little miracle Sammy Sidoti into the world,” Paul, 52, announced via Instagram on Tuesday, March 12. “Our prayers have been answered and mom and baby are doing great. Big sister Scarlett is over the moon about having a baby brother. All my love to @ashsidoti.”
A sign next to the newborn bore his full name, Samuel Paul Sidoti, birth information and the phrase, “He is perfect!”
Fans flooded the comments congratulating the parents. “Another Swiftie is born,” one user wrote, while another added: “What a great way to end the first leg of the tour.” A separate commenter said: “Sending the BEST wishes to you and your entire family! I’m glad you could be there for them.”
Sammy’s birth seemed like perfect timing, as Swift and her band recently completed a series of shows in Tokyo, Japan, followed by stops in Melbourne, Sydney and Singapore. The Eras Tour will resume in Paris, France from May.
Fans of Swift know that Paul has been by her side for most of her career, as they began collaborating on her self-titled debut album 17 years ago. In addition to playing guitar and singing, Paul has been touring with Swift since her second studio album. Fearless. He was prominently featured in the 2023 concert film, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour.
In addition to their professional success, Paul’s personal life is also closely linked to his work at Swift. He proposed to Ashley during the 2011 Speak world tour now in Dublin, Ireland, and they married later that year during the American leg of the tour.
Paul has only positive things to say about Swift and her music. He reflected on their long friendship and Swift’s incredible genre-spanning career while wishing her a happy birthday in December 2023.
“I can’t believe I’ve known you half your life,” he wrote via Instagram. “I knew all those years ago how incredibly special and talented you are. So proud of everything you have achieved. I am very proud to always be by your side on that magical stage.”