Rhett Akins

Rhett Akins and Wife Sonya's Wedding and Family Journey [Pictures]

Country music singer-songwriter Rhett Akins and wife Sonya Mansfield Akins’ were married on September 16, 2017.  Rhett and Sonya’s union marked a new chapter in Rhett’s life, as he found in Sonya a partner who shared his values and love for family. Sonya often .. Read More

Rhett Akins was Honored with the ACM Songwriter of the Decade Award

Rhett Akins has been honored with the Academy of Country Music’s inaugural Songwriter of the Decade Award! The country music artist received the honor during a surprise backstage presentation at Thomas Rhett‘s Very Hot Summer Tour show in Chicago, Illinois. Thomas Rhett Akins Sr. (born October 13, 1969), .. Read More

Thomas Rhett Reveals 'Very Hot Summer Tour' Plans

Country music hit-maker Thomas Rhett has just announced his upcoming Very Hot Summer Tour with Dustin Lynch, Russell Dickerson and his father, Rhett Akins, tagging along as special guests! “We literally just closed out our 2018 tour in the U.K. last week and I’m already thinking .. Read More

Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell & More to Host Benefit Concert for Georgia

Georgia natives Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, Phillip Phillips, The Peach Pickers (Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson, & Ben Hayslip), and DJ Rock are preparing to host a benefit show in their home state, The Heart of South Georgia, on October 3rd at the Exchange Club .. Read More

2018 ACM Honors to Recognize Alan Jackson, Sam Hunt, & More

The Academy of Country Music has revealed the recipients set to accept an array of Special Awards at the 12th Annual ACM Honors. The honorees will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 22nd during an evening dedicated to recognizing those selected and off-camera category winners from the 53rd Academy of .. Read More

2017 CMA Awards: 'Song of the Year' Winner Revealed

The 2017 CMA Awards ‘Song of the Year’ is… “Better Man”!!! Congrats! This award is given to the songwriter(s). View the category’s nominees below! “Better Man” Songwriter: Taylor Swift Recorded by: Little Big Town “Tin Man” Songwriters: Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon .. Read More

Luke Bryan Adds More Exciting Artists to 2017 Farm Tour

Country music standout Luke Bryan has added more acts to his annual Farm Tour! Joining Bryan and “Dirt On My Boots” singer-songwriter Jon Pardi will be Adam Craig, the Peach Pickers (Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson, Ben Hayslip), Jon Langston, and DJ Rock! Over the span of .. Read More

Thomas Rhett Talks Father's Influence on Career

It pays off to follow in your father’s footsteps, especially in Thomas Rhett‘s case. Wherever Rhett has gone, his father has already been there. He is taking after his singer-songwriter dad, Rhett Akins, who had a very successful music career himself. Now, the .. Read More

Thomas Rhett Partners With Dad and Jay-Z for Home Team Publishing

Country music superstar Thomas Rhett is developing a new publishing company with the help of a few recognizable people. Rhett’s longtime manager, Virginia Davis, and his well-known songwriting father, Rhett Akins, are contributing to the project as well as rap artist Jay-Z. Thomas Rhett .. Read More

Rhett Akins Praises Son Thomas Rhett

Every father dreams of success for their children and Rhett Akins’ wish came true in a big way. Country star Thomas Rhett followed in his singer-songwriter father’s footsteps when he pursued a musical career, but his dad still can not believe the popularity Thomas Rhett .. Read More