Thomas Rhett’s dad, Rhett Akins, is so proud of his son, but the feeling is definitely mutual. Thomas has his dad out on the road as one of his openers on the Very Hot Summer Tour, and he says, “I give my dad’s set a 10 out of 10. And, of course I’m biased, but when you get out there and watch my dad… like I remember how much of a great entertainer he is. It’s like he has no fear.”
Rhett Akins had his own hit songs back in the 90’s, like “That Ain’t My Truck” and “Don’t Get Me Started,” but he has since become one of the most successful songwriters in Nashville, writing songs like, “Honey Bee,” “Boys Round Here” and “All About Tonight” for Blake Shelton, “When She Says Baby” and “Tonight Looks Good on You” for Jason Aldean, “I Don’t Want This Night to End” and “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day” for Luke Bryan and “Dirt on My Boots” for Jon Pardi. And Thomas loves that his dad is just so humble and genuine. Thomas beams when he says, “He just walks out there is like ‘Hey y’all I’m Thomas Rhett’s Dad and these are songs that you hear on the radio.’ And he just plays a Jon Pardi hit or a Dustin Lynch hit, and I just love his attitude out there.”
Rhett Akins is equally proud of Thomas, who is quickly becoming one of the biggest stars in country music, with 13 number one hits to his credit, and his latest song, “Remember You Young,” steadily making its way to the top of the charts to become number 14. Thomas was also just chosen as one of CMT’s Artists of the Year, and will be honored in a special live broadcast on October 16th, on CMT.
Thomas Rhett – review of dad’s show on tour :18
“I give my dad’s set a 10 out of 10. And, of course I’m biased, but when you get out there and watch my dad… like I remember how much of a great entertainer he is. It’s like he has no fear, you know what I mean? He just walks out there is like ‘Hey y’all I’m Thomas Rhett’s Dad and these are songs that you hear on the radio.’ And he just plays a Jon Pardi hit or a Dustin Lynch hit, and I just love his attitude out there.”