History of Thomas Rhett in Timeline

Share: FB Share X Share Reddit Share Reddit Share
Thomas Rhett

Thomas Rhett Akins Jr., known professionally as Thomas Rhett, is a prominent American country singer-songwriter. He's also recognized as the son of country music artist Rhett Akins, which influenced his career in the same genre. Thomas Rhett has achieved significant success in the country music scene with numerous hit songs and albums, contributing to modern country music.

March 30, 1990: Thomas Rhett Akins Jr. Born

On March 30, 1990, Thomas Rhett Akins Jr., an American country singer-songwriter, was born. He is the oldest son of singer Rhett Akins.

Others born on this day/year

1994: Co-wrote '1994'

In 1994, Thomas Rhett co-wrote the single "1994" that was performed by Jason Aldean.

Loading Video...

2010: Co-wrote 'I Ain't Ready to Quit'

In 2010, Thomas Rhett co-wrote the song "I Ain't Ready to Quit" which appeared on Jason Aldean's album My Kinda Party.

Loading Video...

2011: Signed with Valory Music Group

In 2011, Thomas Rhett signed a recording contract with Big Machine Records' Valory Music Group division.

October 12, 2012: Marriage to Lauren Akins

On October 12, 2012, Thomas Rhett married Lauren Akins (née Gregory).

2012: Released Debut and Second Singles

In 2012, Thomas Rhett released his debut single, "Something to Do with My Hands", followed later that year by "Beer with Jesus". Both singles made the top 30 on the Hot Country Songs charts.

Loading Video...

September 21, 2013: Five Songs in Top 10

During the chart week of September 21, 2013, Thomas Rhett or his father co-wrote five songs within the top 10 of the Country Airplay chart, including "It Goes Like This".

October 29, 2013: Debut Album Release

On October 29, 2013, Thomas Rhett released his debut album, titled "It Goes Like This".

2013: Release of 'It Goes Like This'

In 2013, Thomas Rhett released his debut studio album, 'It Goes Like This', under Big Machine Records' Valory Music imprint.

August 4, 2014: 'Make Me Wanna' Released

On August 4, 2014, Thomas Rhett's fifth single, "Make Me Wanna", was released to country radio.

Loading Video...

March 7, 2015: 'Make Me Wanna' Reached Number One

On March 7, 2015, Thomas Rhett's single, "Make Me Wanna", reached number one on the Country Airplay chart.

Loading Video...

April 7, 2015: Release of 'Crash and Burn'

On April 7, 2015, Thomas Rhett released "Crash and Burn" as the lead single from his second studio album, Tangled Up.

Loading Video...

September 2015: 'Tangled Up' Reached Number One

In September 2015, Thomas Rhett's album, 'Tangled Up', reached number one on the Country Airplay chart.

September 28, 2015: Release of 'Die a Happy Man'

On September 28, 2015, Thomas Rhett released "Die a Happy Man" to country radio as the second single from his album 'Tangled Up'.

Loading Video...

November 1, 2015: Birth of Daughter Willa Gray

On November 1, 2015, Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins' first daughter, Willa Gray, was born in Uganda.

December 2015: 'Die a Happy Man' Reached Number One

In December 2015, Thomas Rhett's single "Die a Happy Man" reached number one on the Country Airplay, Hot Country Songs, and Canada Country charts.

Loading Video...

2015: Release of 'Tangled Up'

In 2015, Thomas Rhett released his second studio album, 'Tangled Up', under Big Machine Records' Valory Music imprint.

January 2016: 'Die a Happy Man' Chart Success

In January 2016, "Die a Happy Man" remained at number one on the Country Airplay chart for 8 weeks, making it the second song in the chart's history to achieve this milestone.

Loading Video...

February 16, 2016: Release of 'T-Shirt'

On February 16, 2016, Thomas Rhett released "T-Shirt" to country radio as the third single from his album Tangled Up.

Loading Video...

June 13, 2016: Release of 'Vacation'

On June 13, 2016, Thomas Rhett released "Vacation" to country radio as the fourth single from his album Tangled Up.

Loading Video...

June 2016: 'T-Shirt' reached number one

In June 2016, Thomas Rhett's song "T-Shirt" reached number one on the Country Airplay chart, but received poor critical reviews criticizing its lyrical content.

Loading Video...

October 3, 2016: Release of 'Star of the Show'

On October 3, 2016, Thomas Rhett released "Star of the Show" to country radio as the fifth single from his album Tangled Up.

Loading Video...

May 2017: Pregnancy and Adoption Announcement

In May 2017, Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins announced via Instagram that they were expecting a child and were also in the process of adopting a child from Africa.

August 2017: Welcomed Daughter Ada James

In August 2017, Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins welcomed their second daughter, Ada James.

2017: Release of 'Life Changes'

In 2017, Thomas Rhett released his third studio album, 'Life Changes', under Big Machine Records' Valory Music imprint and was later nominated for a Grammy.

April 16, 2018: 'Life Changes' Released as Single

On April 16, 2018, Thomas Rhett's title track, "Life Changes", was released as the fourth single from his third studio album, 'Life Changes'.

March 1, 2019: Release of 'Look What God Gave Her'

On March 1, 2019, Thomas Rhett released "Look What God Gave Her" as the lead-off single to his fourth studio album, Center Point Road.

Loading Video...

2019: Release of 'Center Point Road'

In 2019, Thomas Rhett released his fourth studio album, 'Center Point Road', under Big Machine Records' Valory Music imprint and was later nominated for a Grammy.

February 10, 2020: Birth of Daughter Lennon Love

On February 10, 2020, Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins' third daughter, Lennon Love, was born.

2020: Released 'Be a Light' and Won Entertainer of the Year

In 2020, Thomas Rhett released the standalone single "Be a Light", a collaboration with Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin, and Keith Urban and won Entertainer of the Year at the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards.

Loading Video...

March 2021: Announcement of Double Album

In March 2021, Thomas Rhett announced a double album release, with the first part, Country Again: Side A, being released soon.

April 30, 2021: Release of 'Country Again: Side A'

On April 30, 2021, Thomas Rhett released 'Country Again: Side A'.

November 15, 2021: Birth of Daughter Lillie Carolina

On November 15, 2021, Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins welcomed their fourth daughter, Lillie Carolina.

November 2021: Release of 'Slow Down Summer'

In November 2021, Thomas Rhett released "Slow Down Summer", as the lead single from his sixth studio album Where We Started.

Loading Video...

2021: Release of 'Country Again: Side A'

In 2021, Thomas Rhett released his fifth studio album, 'Country Again: Side A', under Big Machine Records' Valory Music imprint.

April 1, 2022: Release of 'Where We Started'

On April 1, 2022, Thomas Rhett released his sixth studio album Where We Started.

June 6, 2022: Release of 'Half of Me'

On June 6, 2022, Thomas Rhett released "Half of Me," a collaboration with Riley Green, as the second single from his album Where We Started.

Loading Video...

October 21, 2022: Release of 'Merry Christmas, Y'all' EP

On October 21, 2022, Thomas Rhett released his EP, 'Merry Christmas, Y'all', featuring his take on four Christmas classics.

2022: Release of 'Where We Started'

In 2022, Thomas Rhett released his sixth studio album, 'Where We Started', under Big Machine Records' Valory Music imprint.

January 23, 2023: Release of 'Angels (Don't Always Have Wings)'

On January 23, 2023, Thomas Rhett released "Angels (Don't Always Have Wings)" as the third single from his album 'Where We Started'.

Loading Video...

March 2023: Status of 'Country Again: Side B'

In March 2023, Thomas Rhett stated that the album 'Country Again: Side B' had not come together, but he still hoped to eventually release it.

September 29, 2023: Release of '20 Number Ones' Album

On September 29, 2023, Thomas Rhett released "20 Number Ones," a greatest hits album, in honor of "Half of Me" becoming his 20th number one single.

Loading Video...

May 10, 2024: Release of 'Beautiful as You'

On May 10, 2024, Thomas Rhett released the song "Beautiful as You".

Loading Video...

June 5, 2024: Album Announcement: 'About a Woman'

On June 5, 2024, Thomas Rhett announced that his seventh album, 'About a Woman', would be released on August 23, 2024.

August 23, 2024: Release of 'About a Woman'

On August 23, 2024, Thomas Rhett will release his seventh album 'About a Woman'.

September 2024: Co-Hosted Canadian Country Music Awards

In September 2024, Thomas Rhett co-hosted the 2024 Canadian Country Music Awards alongside MacKenzie Porter.

2024: Release of 'About a Woman'

In 2024, Thomas Rhett released his seventh studio album, 'About a Woman', under Big Machine Records' Valory Music imprint.