Melissa Etheridge Becomes Parent of Twins

Little Miller Steven and Johnnie Rose were born on Tuesday, October 17.  The babies and their mother are in good health.

The couple announced the news to Access Hollywood, saying, "The creation of life brings about immeasurable love, and pours hope into the future. The joy will help carry us through our upcoming sleepless nights."

Etheridge is already the mother of two children, a boy, 6, and an eight year-old daughter, from her previous relationship with Julie Cypher. 

In October, 2004, the singer was diagnosed with breast cancer.  After months of treatment, she has returned to her public life.