New from Daughtry

It was just last month that Idol contestant Chris Sligh announced the birth of his new daughter, now Daughtry has one-upped him.

Chris Daughtry and his wife, Deanna, welcomed twins Wednesday, the rocker announced on his website.

Adalynn Rose was born at 11:06 a.m., weighing 6 pounds, 5 ounces. Noah James followed at 11:25, weighing 5 pounds, 5 ounces. The news is extra special for the couple, after Deanna underwent a hysterectomy in 2006. The babies were carried to term via a surrogate.

"Our family is overwhelmed with joy by these two precious gifts from God," Daughtry wrote." The babies are both healthy and resting. Thanks to everyone for their love and prayers."

The 30-year-old former American Idol contestant already has a 12-year-old adopted son, Griffin, and a 14-year-old stepdaughter, Hannah, from his wife's previous marriage. Chris and Deanna have been married since 2000.

Daughtry and his rock band of the same name just wrapped a European tour last month.