Thomas Rhett Akins Jr., professionally known as Thomas Rhett, is an American country music singer-songwriter. He was born on March 30, 1990, in Valdosta, Georgia, and is the son of country singer-songwriter Rhett Akins. He is married to Lauren Akins, and they have four daughters. The couple married on October 12, 2012.
Thomas Rhett’s music is a distinctive blend of country, country pop, and country rock, often incorporating elements of pop, R&B, and hip-hop. He is known for his ability to write and perform songs that range from upbeat party anthems to heartfelt love songs and narratives about family life.
He is a signed artist with Valory/Big Machine Records and has released several successful albums, including It Goes Like This (2013), Tangled Up (2015), Life Changes (2017), Center Point Road (2019), Country Again: Side A (2021), and Where We Started (2022). His songs have earned him numerous awards and have topped the charts in both the country and pop genres.