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Thomas Rhett Akins Sr. (born October 13, 1969) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Signed to Decca Records between 1994 and 1997, he released two albums for that label (1995's A Thousand Memories and 1996's Somebody New ), followed by 1998's What Livin's All About on MCA Nashville.
Learn about Rhett Akins, the Georgia native who has written 31 No. 1 hits for himself and other country stars. Find out his tour dates, music, videos, awards and more.
Mar 11, 2022 · Rhett Akins, the father of country star Thomas Rhett, shares his reaction to his son's first song on the radio, which he almost threw up when he heard it. The two also talk about their music careers, co-writing and their upcoming radio show on Apple Music Country.
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- "That Ain't My Truck" Of course we have to nod to where it all started for Akins! His signature song an an artist, and the hit that launched his career to new heights after two previous Top 40 singles, "That Ain't My Truck" is an Akins-Tom Shapiro-Chris Waters co-write.
- "Dirt on My Boots" Jon Pardi. The second of two boots-referencing No. 1s for Pardi, "Dirt on My Boots" is an Akins-Jesse Frasure-Ashley Gorley co-write. That's a hard trio to top: In 2020, Gorley set a record as the first songwriter to earn 50 No. 1 songs across the Billboard and Mediabase charts.
- "Gimme That Girl" Joe Nichols (2009) Nichols' catchy 2009 hit was written by Akins along with Dallas Davidson and Ben Hayslip -- collectively, the Peach Pickers, a nod to their shared Georgia roots.
- "Honey Bee" Blake Shelton (2011) Upbeat love songs are one of Akins' songwriting trademarks, and this Shelton track -- the second on this list -- is a perfect example of what happens when he and his high school buddy Ben Hayslip get together.
Aug 11, 2021 · Learn about Rhett Akins' career as a songwriter and an artist, his hits with and for other artists, and his latest co-write with Jon Pardi. The award-winning songwriter talks about his life on the road, his son Thomas Rhett, and his perspective as a songwriter.