Billy Joel, wife Alexis announce birth of daughter, Della Rose

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Billy Joel and wife Alexis are the parents of a baby girl.

A representative for the 66-year-old singer confirmed that Della Rose was born early Wednesday morning in New York. The couple married during a surprise ceremony on July 4 at Joel’s home on Long Island.

This is his first child with the 33-year-old Alexis. He has another daughter with previous wife Christie Brinkley.

Last month, the Piano Man set a record for most performances by a single artist at New York’s Madison Square Garden with 65 shows.

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