An award-winning country singer, Thomas Rhett made his debut a few years back with the release of It Goes Like This in 2013. Since then, he has come out with several platinum hits including, Make Me Wanna, Crash and Burn, T-Shirt, among many others. Below, you can learn more about the popular artist.
Thomas Rhett– 2017 Facts
Real Name
Thomas Rhett Akins, Jr.
Nick Name
Thomas Rhett
Occupation and Job
Country singer-songwriter, record producer
Famous For
Thomas Rhett rose to fame with the release of his debut album, It Goes Like This in 2013. He has since come out with two additional albums, Tangled Up, and Life Changes in 2015 and 2017 respectively.
Age – How Old is He?
He is currently 27 years old
Birthday/Date of Birth
He was born on March 30, 1990
Place of Birth/Hometown
Thomas Rhett was born in Valdosta, Georgia, where he went to school as a teen. He later moved to Nashville, Tennessee for his college career.
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
He is of German, Irish, English, Scottish, and Swiss-German descent
Thomas Rhett Height, Weight & Body Facts
How Tall – Height in Feet
He is 5’10” tall
How Tall – Height in Meters
He is 178cm tall
Weight in Pounds
He currently weighs 163 pounds
Weight in Kilograms
He currently weighs 73kg
Body Measurements
At this time, Thomas Rhett’s body measurements are unavailable
Waist Size
His waist size has not been disclosed
Foot/Shoe Size
His shoe size is unknown at this time
Eye Color
Hazel
Hair Color
Brown
Thomas Rhett’s Personal Life in 2017
Is Thomas Rhett in a Relationship?
Thomas Rhett has been married to Lauren Gregory Atkins since 2012. Deeply in love, the two have known each other ever since they were in kindergarten; they eventually started to date in high school.
Thomas Rhett’s Girlfriends
At this time, we do not have any information on Thomas Rhett’s previous girlfriends or relationships.
Mother
Paige Braswell
Father
Rhett Atkins Sr.- who was also a popular country singer
Sisters
He has a sister named Kasey Lee Akins.
Brothers
As far as we know, Thomas Rhett does not have any brothers.
Children
Thomas Rhett has two daughters. Earlier this year, they had adopted Willa Gray Atkins from Uganda; later on August 12, 2017, they welcomed a second daughter named, Ada James. Regarding parenthood, he has stated that “there’s never a dull moment.”
High School
As a teen, he went to a local high school in Georgia; during that time, he was a member of a band called The High Heeled Flip Flops.
Did Thomas Rhett Go to College?
Yes, he did. After completing high school, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where he studied communications at Lipscomb University. As his interest in music grew, he eventually dropped out at the age of twenty to pursue a full-time career writing and recording songs.
Salary
At this time, we do not have any information on Thomas Rhett’s salary.
Net Worth
As of 2017, Thomas Rhett has an estimated net worth of $5 Million.
Sexuality
Straight
Random Facts
Hobbies
In his spare time, he enjoys singing
Favorite Food
Unknown
Favorite Actor
Unknown
Favorite Book
Unknown
Favorite Movie
Unknown
Favorite TV Show
Unknown
Favorite Color
Unknown
Favorite Music Artists
Some of his favorite music artists include Justin Timberlake, Eric Church, Bruno Mars, Otis Redding, and Elvis
Favorite Sports
A huge football fan, he often shares photos of himself supporting various NFL and college teams
Favorite Animal
Unknown
Horoscope
Born on March 30, he is an Aries
Phone Number
This information is currently unknown
Address
This information is currently unknown
Thomas Rhett’s Social Media Accounts & Usernames
Thomas Rhett’s Facebook Account
https://www.facebook.com/thomasrhettmusic/
Thomas Rhett’s Twitter Username
https://twitter.com/ThomasRhett
Thomas Rhett’s Instagram Username
https://www.instagram.com/thomasrhettakins/
Thomas Rhett’s Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/thomasrhettmusic
Thomas Rhett’s Snapchat Username
Thomas Rhett’s Snapchat username is @thomasrhett.
Other Interesting Facts:
- His music career kicked off after he was approached by the Big Machine Label Group while playing at a club in his early twenties
- Prior to his solo debut, he co-wrote a number of songs for artists, Jason Aldean, Lee Brice, and Florida Georgia Line
- Earlier this year, his song, Die a Happy Man earned him a Grammy Award nomination for Best Country Song
- Since 2016, he has been co-hosting the annual music festival, CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock in Nashville, Tennessee
- His debut album, It Goes Like This peaked at number 2 on the US Country Albums chart and at number 6 on the Billboard 200
- As of 2017, he has released three studio albums, fifteen music videos, thirteen singles and one EP
- So far, he has embarked on eight concert tours; his latest- the Home Team Tour recently took place this year
- The first instrument that he learned how to play was the drums in junior high school
- Ever since his teens, he had had his eyes fixated on pursuing a music career
Thomas Rhett Bio – 2018 Update
Born in Valdosta, Georgia, Thomas Rhett’s interest in music ultimately came about during his college years. Eventually signing to the Valory Music Group, he released his debut single, Something to Do with My Hands in 2012. Soon afterward, he achieved nationwide fame for his song, Beer with Jesus, which became his first RIAA-certified hit in the United States. Later in the fall of 2013, he issued his debut album, It Goes Like This. Met with praise, it peaked at number two on the US Country Albums chart. From there, his notoriety continued to ascend with his subsequent records- for instance, he released his first platinum-certified album, Tangled Up in 2015.
This September, Thomas Rhett gave rise to his third studio album, Life Changes. A chart topper in the United States, it included a couple of guest appearances from Rhett Atkins and Maren Morris. Ultimately, two singles were spawned- Craving You, and Unforgettable, both of which peaked within the top five on the record charts. What else has the country singer been up to this year? In support of his latest releases, he has also been on the road for his Home Team Tour, which saw many guests such as Brett Young, Walker Hayes, Kelsea Ballerini, and Old Dominion. Looking at his schedule now, he has shows planned all the way into late 2018.
