Rhett Akins Breaks Down In Tears After Being Honored By His Son, Thomas Rhett, At National Music Publishers Association Awards

Rhett Akins Breaks Down In Tears After Being Honored By His Son, Thomas Rhett, At National Music Publishers Association Awards

Awards mean a little more when they’re presented by your son. A lot of people don’t even realize that Thomas Rhett is the son of ’90s country star and songwriter Rhett Akins. (In fact, his full name is Thomas Rhett Akins Jr). Akins had some success as an artist back in the ’90s with hits like “That Ain’t My Truck,” “Don’t Get Me Started,” “She Said Yes” and “I Brake For Brunettes.” But much of his recent success has come as a songwriter. There’s…

Thomas Rhett Brings Dad Rhett Akins To Tears With Heartfelt Tribute Performance: “I Have Not Cried In 20 Years”

Thomas Rhett isn’t the first musician in his family — many fans know that his dad, Rhett Akins, is a country music superstar as well. This week, Akins was celebrated at The National Music Publishers’ Association annual meeting on June 11 in New York City, where he received the 2025 NMPA Non-Performing Songwriter Icon Award, acknowledging Akins’ “over three decades of contributions to country music.” Part of his honor included a tribute performan…

NMPA Honors Kacey Musgraves & Rhett Akins At Annual Meeting

The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) held its annual meeting on Wednesday [...] The post NMPA Honors Kacey Musgraves & Rhett Akins At Annual Meeting appeared first on MusicRow.com.