Thomas Rhett Akins Jr. was born in Valdosta, Georgia, on March 30, 1990. Rhett’s father is renowned singer-songwriter Rhett Akins. In a 2013 interview, Rhett explained why he doesn’t use his father’s last name, saying, “I didn’t leave Akins out to convince people my dad wasn’t my dad. I’ve always been called Thomas Rhett. I…… Read More