After Thomas Rhett’s song “Die a Happy Man,” spent six weeks at #1, he knew whatever he put out next had to be strong. He says, “We struggle with this even in our live show ‘cause it’s like, what do you play after ‘Die A Happy Man’ when everyone is done singing every single word so loud, it’s like every single song after that it’s like, you better come with somethin’ pretty incredible.”
He chose the infectious “T-shirt” and he reveals, “I really wanted to cut it on the first album, so this song has been around with me for a long time. It was one of my wife’s favorite songs that I ever really put on hold that I didn’t write. It’s just fun and if there ever was a time to put out a song I’ve always wanted to put out, you know, why not do it after that one. And so, we love playin’ it live, and we’ve been playin’ it live for like three years, so for it to finally get the recognition that I’ve wanted it to for a long time, this was our shot, so we went for it.”
It looks like that decision is paying off for Thomas, because “T-shirt” is in the top five and still climbing toward #1 on the charts.
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“We struggle with this even in our live show ‘cause it’s like, what do you play after ‘Die A Happy Man’ when everyone is done singing every single word so loud, it’s like every single song after that it’s like, you better come with somethin’ pretty incredible. But, ‘T-shirt’ for me, I really wanted to cut it on the first album, so this song has been around with me for a long time. It was one of my wife’s favorite songs that I ever really put on hold that I didn’t write. It’s just fun and if there ever was a time to put out a song I’ve always wanted to put out, you know, why not do it after that one. And so, we love playin’ it live, and we’ve been playin’ it live for like three years, so for it to finally get the recognition that I’ve wanted it to for a long time, this was our shot, so we went for it.”
WHAT HE’S DOING THIS WEEK – MAY 30, 2016 – MONDAY
- Thomas Rhett’s latest single “T-Shirt” sits in the top three this week.
THOMAS RHETT – THE FACTS
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.thomasrhett.com/home
FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/thomasrhettmusic
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ThomasRhett
RECENT TWEETS:
Thomas Rhett @ThomasRhett 6h6 hours ago
We are here Baton Rouge, LA #bayoucountrysuperfest
Thomas Rhett @ThomasRhett May 28
Happy birthday mom! So pumped you were born 46 years… I mean 36 years ago! love you! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CjlkGW4WsAAFdVw.jpg
Thomas Rhett @ThomasRhett May 27
Well done @DierksBentley well done! You went for it and it’s amazing! You still owe me 10 bucks https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CjfUGkEWUAAp7nh.jpg
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/thomasRhettAkins/
BIRTH DATE: March 30, 1990 – (He’s 26)
HOMETOWN: Valdosta, Georgia
WIFE: Lauren – His school sweetheart. They were married in October 2012.
- DEBUT SINGLE: “Something To Do With My Hands”
- CURRENT SINGLE: “T-Shirt” – sits at 3 this week on Mediabase.
NUMBER ONE SONGS – BILLBOARD’S COUNTRY AIRPLAY CHART
Die A Happy Man – Thomas Rhett – November 2015
Crash And Burn – Thomas Rhett – September 2015
Make Me Wanna – Thomas Rhett – It Goes Like This – February 2015
Get Me Some Of That – Thomas Rhett – It Goes Like This – May 2014
It Goes Like This – Thomas Rhett – October 2013
- DEBUT ALBUM: It Goes Like This – RELEASED: October 29, 2013
- CURRENT ALBUM: TANGLED UP– RELEASED September 25, 2015
THE STUDIO ALBUMS
Tangled Up – September 2015
It Goes Like This – October 2013
- GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT: May 19, 2012
- LATEST MUSIC VIDEO – 2015 – “Die A Happy Man” See the video
- CURRENT TOUR: Jason Aldean’s 2016 “We Were Here” tour
THOMAS RHETT – THE AWARDS
2016 – Academy of Country Music – Song of the Year – “Die A Happy Man” – Thomas Rhett
2016 – American Country Countdown Awards – Song of the Year – “Die A Happy Man” – Thomas Rhett
2016 – Billboard Music Awards – Top Country Song – “Die A Happy Man” – Thomas Rhett