The "American Idol" finally says it loud and proud.

In this week's People, the singer and new father talks about his difficult decision to come out.

In the article, that hits stands this week, the singer and Broadway star talks about fatherhood and his decision to make this statement. His son Parker Foster Aiken was born last month to his longtime friend Jaymes Foster, sister of megamusic producer David Foster. She executive produced Aiken's last three albums.