Josh Gracin is thanking his lucky stars for his latest baby news!

The 38-year-old country singer and American Idol alum and his wife Katie are expecting their first child together, he confirms exclusively to PEOPLE.

“Katie and I are beyond excited for baby Luka to arrive early 2020!” he tells PEOPLE. “We’ve been praying for a baby since we decided on a name last year for a boy and a girl.”