# Russell Dickerson Takes Music Break for Family

> Country singer Russell Dickerson ends 12-year music career to focus on family after expecting third child.
- Title: Russell Dickerson Takes Music Break for Family | Shortify
- Summary: Country singer Russell Dickerson ends 12-year music career to focus on family after expecting third child.
- Keywords: russell dickerson, country music, family, music break, third child, record release, music, American Songwriter
- Source: American Songwriter — https://americansongwriter.com/after-12-years-this-country-music-hitmaker-is-taking-his-first-break-from-music-and-for-good-reason
- Author: Paige Gawley
- Published: 2026-11-09T21:00:40+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: russell dickerson, country music, family, music break, third child, record release, music, culture
## Russell Dickerson's Music Break
Russell Dickerson plans his first break from music in 12 years after welcoming third child.

> I’ve never taken a break in 12 years. But now, having this baby, we’re going to take some time off, until maybe around May
## Family Preparation for New Sibling
Children prepare for new sibling while parents plan family time before record release.

> Rad has a doll where he can pretend he’s holding the baby, but he wonders why we can’t have the baby now
## Gender Reveal for New Child
Parents reveal baby is girl after unexpected gender reveal moment.

> It’s a girl! No way. No freaking way. What do we do with one of those?
## Key takeaway

Russell Dickerson will take a break from music for good after welcoming third child, completing a record before May.