American Songwriter

“This Could Be Career Destruction”: The Song Rhett Akins (And Everyone Else) Warned Thomas Rhett Not To Release—That Went No. 1

With a career spanning over three decades, Rhett Akins gained success as both a singer and songwriter. Throughout his time on stage, he released singles like “That Ain’t My Truck” and the No. 1 hit ...
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All About Thomas Rhett's Parents, Mom Paige Lankford and Dad Rhett Akins (Who Has Written Some of Country Music's Biggest Hits!)

Rhett Akins and Paige Lankford welcomed country music superstar Thomas Rhett in 1990 John Shearer/WireImage : Jason Kempin/Getty Thomas Rhett’s parents — Rhett Akins and Paige Lankford — are his ...