Jimmie Allen says he welcomed new babies outside of his marriage last year

Grammy-nominated singer Jimmie Allen announced to his fans on Instagram this week that he welcomed two children outside of his marriage last year, according to People.  

The news outlet reported that the country superstar from Milton posted a series of Instagram Stories on Tuesday that highlighted all six of his children. It featured his older three kids — Aadyn, Zara and Naomi — plus newly revealed photos of his twins Aria and Amari, 9 months.  

Finally, his Stories celebrated his son, Cohen Ace James, 5 months, whom he shares with his wife, Alexis Gale. They also share daughters Zara James, 2, and Naomi Bettie, 4. 

The "Best Shot" singer ended his Stories series with the following message: 

“I have 6 kids. I love each one of them. I refuse to let anyone make me feel ashamed of any of my children. The only opinion I care about is theirs.💛.” 

Jimmie Allen accused of sexual assault 

According to documents obtained by People, Allen filed for divorce from Gale on April 28, 2023. Alexis then filed her own two hours later. Both cited irreconcilable differences. The couple got married in 2020. 

A month after the pair filed for divorce, the country star's former manager filed a lawsuit against him with claims he sexually assaulted her.  

Allen would admit to having a sexual relationship with the ex-manager, but said their relationship was consensual.  

On IG, he wrote a lengthy apology to his wife "for being a poor example of a man and a father." He added, "I'm working on becoming a better person that my kids can be proud of. My goal is to be better than the generation before me." 

The next month a second woman accused Allen of sexually assaulting her. Allen has since countersued her and his ex-manager.  

The singer hasn't been charged with any crimes.  

Jimmie Allen and Alexis Gale reconcile marriage 

In July, Allen welcomed his new twin babies with another woman, People reported. The outlet reported that same month that Allen said he and his wife were trying to reconcile their marriage.  

Allen, Gale and their children were spotted together as a family at Paradise Grill in Millsboro in July.  

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In October, Allen’s representatives told People they had reconciled.   

"[The divorce] was never fully seen through legally,” said Allen’s representative. "They decided to work on things together and are still together." 

Also in October, Gale celebrated the birth of their new son, Cohen, on Instagram. 

Accuser wants to drop lawsuit against Jimmie Allen 

Last week, The Tennessean reported the singer and his ex-manager have agreed to drop lawsuits against each other.

That won't be finalized until U.S. District Judge William Campbell enters an order of dismissal, which typically happens soon after both sides agree to drop a lawsuit.  

Jimmie Allen:Former manager agrees to drop lawsuits in sex assault case. Here's what we know

When does Jimmie Allen's trial begin?    

While Allen and his first accuser are going through the legal process of trying to drop their lawsuits against each other, The Tennessean initially reported in January that the lawsuits by Allen's former manager and his second accuser are scheduled to go to trial in November 2024 and March 2025.  

The Tennessean reporter Evan Mealins contributed to this report.

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