Thomas Rhett Biography

Thomas Rhett Akins Jr., an American singer-songwriter, who has released three studio albums for Big Machine Records’ Valory Music label: It Goes Like This (2013), Tangled Up (2015) and Life Changes (2017).

Early life and education of Thomas Rhett

Thomas Rhett was born on March 30, 1990, in Valdosta Georgia, to father Rhett Akins , a professional singer-songwriter, and mother Paige Braswell.

Thomas learned to play the drums when he was in high school and also played for his father on stage when he was of age. He was later involved in a high school band called The High Heeled Flip Flops. After finishing high school, he went to Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee.

While there, Thomas played as a member of Tau Phi for their cowboy show and for frat parties. He had nothing in mind except becoming a musician, so he pursued a career in songwriting. He co-wrote the song “I Ain’t Ready to Quit” on Jason Aldean’s 2010 album My Kinda Party.

Thomas Rhett’s career

Thomas Rhett then signed a recording contract with Big Machine Records division Valory Music Group in 2011. After a year, he released his first single ‘Something to Do with My Hands’ and later released another called ‘Beer with Jesus They both hit the charts. Top 30 on the Hot Country Songs charts.

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He then released his third single titled ‘It Goes Like This’ which went on and topped the Country Airplay chart.

It also peaked at number 2 on Hot Country Songs and was certified Platinum in the US. He released his debut album titled ‘It Goes Like This’ on October 29.

The fourth single from this album titled ‘Get Me Some of That’ was certified Gold in the US and became Thomas’ second number 1 single of 2014.

Another single was released on August 4, 2014, titled ‘Make Me Wanna’, which was certified US Gold and went to number one on the Country Airplay chart on March 7, 2015.

Rhett went on to guest sing along with Justin Moore on Brantley Gilbert’s ‘Small Town Throwdown’. He is a rising country musician and his music is gradually being recognized and appreciated by many.

Although Thomas hasn’t received any significant awards, his music is mostly seen peaking on billboards and on country music airplay, which is a sign of how much his fans are growing and how much they adore him and his music. .

Thomas Rhett Net Worth, Salary, and Earnings

His estimated net worth is five million dollars which proves that his salary is very high. The singer’s average salary is around $18.09 an hour and she might as well be earning her salary in the same range.

The personal life of Thomas Rhett

Thomas married Lauren Akins on October 12, 2012. In 2017, the couple celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary. The couple have been happily married since the marriage.

The couple have known each other since first grade. They have two children together. In May 2017 they adopted a girl, Willa Gray Akins, and welcomed their biological daughter Ada James. Here are the five facts about Tom Rhett that you shouldn’t miss.

The couple lives happily together and there are no signs of extramarital affairs on either side. However, there are frequent rumors of the couple breaking up and Thomas being single again, which is a fallacy.

Age, body measurements and other facts

• Age: As of 2019, Thomas Rhett is 29 years old.
• Birth sign: Aries
• Body Measurements: Thomas has a well built body and is very masculine with perfect body measurements.
• Height: measures 175 cm.
• Weight: His body weight is around 73 kgs.