It's a boy for Backstreet Boys' Howie Dorough and Leigh, his wife of five years.  On February 16, the couple celebrated the early arrival of their second son Holden John, People magazine reports. 

"Holden surprised us by arriving three days ahead of schedule at 6:37 a.m.," Howie tells the magazine.  The baby weighed in at 6 lbs., 15 oz. and 20 inches long, and Howie says, "Holden is healthy and we couldn’t be happier... My beautiful wife Leigh and I are so proud to welcome our son to the world."

During the interview, Howie had only praise for his wife, saying, "Leigh is such an incredible woman and mother... I feel so lucky to have such an amazing family."  Equally excited about the new arrival, says Howie, is Holden's older brother James Hoke, 3 1/2.

2013 marks the Backstreet Boys' 20th anniversary and the group plans some special surprises to celebrate the occasion.

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