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12th Aug 2015

Legendary Singer Billy Joel Welcomes Second Child

The name is beautiful.

Megan Cassidy

Billy Joel and his new wife Alexis Roderick have welcomed a baby girl this week. 

PEOPLE report that the little girl was delivered on Wednesday at 2.40am in New York and is named Della Rose Joel.

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 26:  Billy Joel and Alexis Roderick attend the opening night of "The Last Ship" on Broadway at The Neil Simon Theatre on October 26, 2014 in New York City.  (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
The couple married in July. 

Della weighed in at 7 lbs, 6.5 oz and is Billy’s first child with accomplished equestrian Alexis.

It was confirmed in April that the Uptown Girl singer was expecting his second child with 33-year-old Alexis.

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 8:  Billy Joel Alexis Roderick pose on the red carpet during the The 36th Kennedy Center Honors gala at the Kennedy Center on December 8, 2013 in Washington, DC.   (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images)
The couple announced they were expecting in April. 

A source told PEOPLE at the time: “Billy is thrilled to become a dad again.”

The couple tied the knot in a surprise ceremony in front of family and friends at their annual Fourth of July party this year.

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 16:  Musicians/father and daughter Alexa Ray Joel and Billy Joel attend the 42nd annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at The New York Marriott Marquis on June 16, 2011 in New York City.  (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
Billy with his daughter Alexa Ray. 

Billy (65) has a 29-year-old daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, from his marriage to Christie Brinkley.

Huge congrats to the family!