Thomas Rhett’s dad, Rhett Akins, is a successful songwriter and was a successful touring and recording artist in the 90’s, so Thomas loves having him come out on the road with him, but he says it’s not all just hanging out and having a good time with dad. “Every time Dad comes to the show you can guarantee that he’ll be at front a house at the beginning, and then back stage when we get off stage,” says Thomas. “And the first thing I’ll be is like, ‘What’d you think?’ And he’ll either say it was awesome or got a list of things that I shoulda done better or set list should’ve been different.”
Thomas, who just released his new single, “Make Me Wanna,” appreciates all of his dad’s input and he knows he’s lucky to have him offering his constructive criticism. He says, “I’ve learned so much from him. Man, he really is a pro. It’s cool that not only he’s my dad but he’s a really good friend, and that we can write songs together and goof-off together and play shows together. So it’s a cool relationship.”
[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/162852231?secret_token=s-JqKGq” params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]
Thomas Rhett – dad’s critique :27
“Every time Dad comes to the show you can guarantee that he’ll be at front a house at the beginning, and then back stage when we get off stage. And the first thing I’ll be is like, ‘What’d you think?’ And he’ll either say it was awesome or got a list of things that I shoulda done better or set list should’ve been different. But, man I’ve learned so much from him. Man, he really is a pro. It’s cool that not only he’s my dad but he’s a really good friend, and that we can write songs together and goof-off together and play shows together. So it’s a cool relationship.”
WHAT HE’S DOING THIS WEEK – AUGUST 18, 2014 – MONDAY
Thomas Rhett got to play some golf on Sunday with his buddy and fellow Miranda Lambert “Platinum Tour” partner Justin Moore. Also this weekend, he and Miranda did the Ice Bucket Challenge together calling out Ashley Monroe, Dierks Bentley and Thomas’ dad Rhett Akins for the challenge to help strike out ALS. Rhett plays dates on the Lambert tour this week in Kansas, North Carolina and Virginia.
THOMAS RHETT – THE FACTS
BIRTH DATE: March 30, 1990 – (He’s 24)
HOMETOWN: Valdosta, Georgia
WIFE: Lauren – His school sweetheart. They were maried in October 2012.
DEBUT SINGLE: “Something To Do With My Hands”
DEBUT AND CURRENT ALBUM: It Goes Like This – RELEASED: October 29, 2013
CURRENT SINGLE: With Brantley Gilbert and Justin Moore “Small Town Throwdown” sits in the Top 12 on Mediabase this week. Releasing new single “Make Me Wanna” this week.
GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT: May 19, 2012
LATEST MUSIC VIDEO – 2014 – “Small Town Throwdown” with Brantley Gilbert and Justin Moore.
RECENT TWEETS:
Thomas Rhett @ThomasRhett · Sunday, August 17
Playing a little golf with @justincolemoore #godawgs… Football season right around the corner https://instagram.com/p/rzkIjQuoHj/
Thomas Rhett @ThomasRhett · Sunday, August 17
If you missed yesterday’s @CMThot20 – be sure to tune in an hour from now to catch @BrantleyGilbert and I from @countrythunder
Retweeted by Thomas Rhett
Ashley Monroe @ashleymonroe · Sunday, August 17
I accept @mirandalambert & @ThomasRhett’s challenge! You’re up @guitarleena, Jordan & John Danks! https://smarturl.it/icebucketchallenge … #StrikeOutALS