( EW.com ) -- Kris Allen was in a car accident on New Year 's Day , but though he 's bruised a bit , 2013 is already shaping up to be a wonderful year for the former `` American Idol '' champion . `` Thank you @ ford for equipping me with a car that kept my whole family @ katyallen @ ZorroPup and the little one we have on the way safe , '' he tweeted last night , letting slip the news that he and his wife are expecting a child . Just in case fans missed the clue , he followed up with , `` Yes I got in a really bad wreck tonight and yes I 'm having a lil baby . # gonnabeadaddy . '' Allen 's mother , Kimberly had previously tweeted the car wreck news saying , `` From Kris : he 's in a lot of pain , arm broke , may not play guitar for a while . Prayers welcome please ! # headoncollision , '' and `` Kristopher and Katy are both pretty beat up but ALIVE ! Thank you Jesus ! They are setting his arm now and will have surgery tomorrow . '' Lastly , Allen reassured fans that his injuries would not interfere with his upcoming tour : `` Do n't worry everyone I may have broken my wrist but the # OutAliveTour is still on . '' See original story at EW.com . CLICK HERE to Try 2 RISK FREE issues of Entertainment Weekly . © 2011 Entertainment Weekly and Time Inc. All rights reserved .
Former `` American Idol '' winner Kris Allen tweeted about being a car accident . He also announced that he and his wife are expecting . Despite a broken wrist , he still plans on going on tour .