Jeff Hanna is an American singer-songwriter and performance musician, popularly known for his association with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
With a career spanning over five decades, Hanna has written numerous songs including Baby’s Got a Hold on Me, Bless the Broken Road, Down That Road Tonight, Fire in the Sky, High on Love, I’ve Been Lookin’, Make a Little Magic, Partners, Brothers and Friends, Walkin’ in the Sunshine, and others.
Who is the mother of Jeff Hanna’s children?
Jeff Hanna’s children’s mother is his ex-wife Rae Hoyt.
Jeff Hanna and Rae Hoyt had two sons; Christopher Hanna and Jaime Hanna.
Christopher Matthew Hanna born June 9, 1975 in Colorado spent his formative years there and in Utah. He graduated from Taylorsville High School before proceeding to the University of Utah, where he earned a degree in fine arts.
Christopher became a graphic artist, working with the design team at Great American West. He passed away on April 20, 2013.
The former couple’s son Jaime Hanna born in August 1972 is also a talented singer and guitarist. He studied at Belmont University.
In 2001, Jamie formed Hanna–McEuen, an American country music band with his first cousin Jonathan McEuen, both vocalists and guitarists.
Following disbanding, Jamie joined Gary Allan’s road band, in which he plays guitar. He also co-wrote Allan’s 2008 single “She’s So California”. He currently works as part of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, playing lead acoustic and electric guitars, providing background and some lead vocals.
Although Rae Hoyt has been identified as the mother of Hanna’s children, her details are under wraps.