Thomas Rhett Akins

Thomas Rhett grew up in Valdosta, Georgia, where his father was the country singer-songwriter Rhett Akins. He started releasing music in the early 2010s, and his debut album 'It Goes Like This' came out in 2013. The title track from that record became his first major radio hit.

Songs like 'Die a Happy Man' and 'Marry Me' connected with listeners for their straightforward, sentimental lyrics. He's also recorded with pop artists, including Katy Perry on 'Where We Started.' His voice went through some strain early on, and he worked with a vocal therapist to keep singing.

He writes about ordinary life and relationships without much pretense. The music leans toward country radio but pulls from R&B and rock he heard growing up. It's less about traditional twang and more about clean production and melodies that stick.