Thomas Rhett is nominated for the New Artist Award at this year’s CMA Awards, and while he wouldn’t want to jinx anything or get too far ahead of himself by writing out an acceptance speech, he has thought about what he would say or how he would react if he won. Thomas says, “I’m tryin’ not to plan out a speech because every time I plan a speech it changes when I get behind the microphone anyways. I think if I can get my first line dialed in correctly the rest will just kinda come out. So, it’s either gonna be wife, God…or I can’t decide if I wanna make a joke when I walk up there or not. You know?”
Thomas is quick to correct himself and say “if” he gets to walk up there, because he knows he is up against some stiff competition in the New Artist category. Some people are saying Thomas’ new single, “Die A Happy Man,” could get him a nomination for Song of the Year in the future.
The 49th Annual CMA Awards will air live from Nashville on Wednesday, November 4th, at 8pm/7pm CT on ABC.
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Thomas Rhett – CMA acceptance speech :19
“I’ve been thinkin’ about that. I’m tryin’ not to plan out a speech because every time I plan a speech it changes when I get behind the microphone anyways. I think if I can get my first line dialed in correctly the rest will just kinda come out. So, it’s either gonna be wife, God…or I can’t decide if I wanna make a joke when I walk up there or not. You know?”
WHAT HE’S DOING THIS WEEK – OCTOBER 26, 2015 – MONDAY
Thomas Rhett kicks off his co-headlining tour “Suits and Boots” with Brett Eldredge on Thursday (10/29) at Terminal 5 in New York City. Next year, Rhett will be touring as part of Jason Aldean’s “We Were Here” tour which kicks off in January of 2016.
2015 CMA NOMINEES – THOMAS RHETT
New Artist of the Year – Thomas Rhett
The 49th Annual CMA Awards will be handed out live on ABC TV on November 4, 2015.
THOMAS RHETT – THE FACTS
BIRTH DATE: March 30, 1990 – (He’s 25)
HOMETOWN: Valdosta, Georgia
WIFE: Lauren – His school sweetheart. They were married in October 2012.
DEBUT SINGLE: “Something To Do With My Hands”
DEBUT ALBUM: It Goes Like This – RELEASED: October 29, 2013
CURRENT SINGLE: “Die A Happy Man” sits on the Media Base chart at number 25 this week.
CURRENT ALBUM: TANGLED UP– RELEASED September 25, 2015
GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT: May 19, 2012
LATEST MUSIC VIDEO – 2015 – “Die A Happy Man”
RECENT TWEETS:
Thomas Rhett @ThomasRhett Oct 25
Never seen my face on the side of a tractor trailer…or yours @bretteldredge haha crazy! #CMTonTour #SuitsandBoots https://twitter.com/ThomasRhett/status/658305565848915969/photo/1
Thomas Rhett @ThomasRhett Oct 23
.@bretteldredge & I could be coming to your school! ENTER NOW: https://bit.ly/1jdJ5YW #SuitsandBoots #CMTonTour
Thomas Rhett @ThomasRhett Oct 23
Less than 1 week till we are back at it #CMTonTour #SuitsandBoots