Listen, we need to talk. Because if you aren’t following country singer Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins’ love story (and life together), you’re missing out, friend.
A little backstory: The Georgia natives met way back in first grade and became fast friends. That friendship continued to grow, even blossoming into a high school romance at one point. When that didn’t work out, they remained friends. It was until they were both literally about to get hitched to other people that Akins’ dad intervened. “The night of her sister’s graduation party, we were buddies and I was there. I’d loved that girl since high school, and I told her father how I felt. He said, ‘If you don’t tell her, I’m going to,” Rhett recounted to HITS Daily Double last year.
So, he did. “I said to her, ‘I just want to kiss you one more time. If you don’t feel anything, we can go back to being friends,’” he recalled, referring to it has a “total Ryan Gosling moment.” As you might have guessed, Akins did feel something. By 2012, they were married. Today, they are the proud parents of daughters Willa Gray, 4, Ada James 2, and newborn Lennon Love.
And, yep, they’re every bit as adorable as they sound. Don’t believe us? Check out some of the sweet family’s best social media moments.
Birthday Shenanigans
Love you so much @laur_akins 😂
A post shared by ThomasRhettAkins (@thomasrhettakins) on Mar 30, 2020 at 5:50am PDT
Pesky bottles of bubbly are trickier than they look, eh Lauren? This entire funny morning scene at the Rhett-Akins’ household should be evidence enough that the couple is worth following.
Tree Swing #FAIL
Well… I’m getting old
A post shared by ThomasRhettAkins (@thomasrhettakins) on Mar 28, 2020 at 9:39am PDT
We could all use an extra laugh or two these days, and this video of a shirtless Rhett busting his butt after breaking a tree vine will have you in stitches.
With Love, From Lennon
Everything’s fine😂
A post shared by ThomasRhettAkins (@thomasrhettakins) on Mar 26, 2020 at 6:37pm PDT
Ah, parenting. We’re not sure what we love more — the fact that Rhett was shirtless when baby Lennon lost her breakfast, the fact that Akins managed to immortalize it in picture, or Rhett’s deadpan caption of “Everything’s fine.”
Quarantine Chaos
What is life anymore? 😂
A post shared by ThomasRhettAkins (@thomasrhettakins) on Mar 7, 2020 at 10:04am PST
Think your house has gotten a little more hectic since coronavirus social distancing protocols went into place? Don’t feel bad; Rhett and Akins’ life is hilariously chaotic any given day when they’re at home.
About to Pop
For the sake of @laur_akins sanity, we are hoping little baby girl gets here this week🙌🏼
A post shared by ThomasRhettAkins (@thomasrhettakins) on Jan 21, 2020 at 7:04am PST
Akins’s face in this short video Rhett recorded at one of her last pre-baby doctor’s appointments pretty much says it all.
CMA’s Real Winners
#CMAawards last night. This time with all 4 girls. What a life 🙌🏼 Thanks @dolcegabbana for the family look
A post shared by ThomasRhettAkins (@thomasrhettakins) on Nov 14, 2019 at 4:44am PST
Awards, schwards. The real winners of November’s CMAs were clearly Rhett, Akins, their little girls, and her then-baby-bump. They stole the show!
Ugly Christmas Party People
12th annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party last night ✨🎄 didn’t take many pics, didn’t go to bed til 3am, didn’t feel too hot waking up this morning but ohhh my goodness my heart is SO full💚❤️ (sorry everyone who left before we took the group pic 😩) Merry Christmas yall! Love each of you more than words🥰💚❤️ #itsthemostwonderfultimeoftheyear #chestnuts #happybirthdayJesus #veryhappyverypregnantLaur 💚
A post shared by Lauren Akins (@laur_akins) on Dec 21, 2019 at 12:25pm PST
You can tell a lot about a couple by the ugly Christmas sweater company they keep.
Desert Vibes
This place is unreal @laur_akins
A post shared by ThomasRhettAkins (@thomasrhettakins) on Nov 4, 2019 at 12:27pm PST
Although Rhett and Akins are now the same age (the big 3-0), she celebrated her birthday a few months earlier than Rhett who just celebrated. And to give the day its proper fanfare, he jetted her off to the Moab desert for a vibey weekend with their best friends and family.
Little Mermaid: The Unseen Sequel
And Ursula is pregnant
A post shared by ThomasRhettAkins (@thomasrhettakins) on Oct 31, 2019 at 5:22pm PDT
🎃🦇 happy halloween 👻🕷from the Akins 🧡🖤 (🧜🏾♀️🦀 under the sea 🐚🐠)
A post shared by Lauren Akins (@laur_akins) on Oct 31, 2019 at 9:07pm PDT
Of course these two are one of those super-cute couples who pulls together coordinated family Halloween costumes. Best part? That in this scenario, Prince Eric knocked up Ursula.
Partners in Plaid
I lied. This one right here just about sums it up. Thanks so much babe for being my rock and for loving me so good. You are my favorite person on the planet. Now im gonna quit posting for a month. Peace!!! 📷 @spencer_combs
A post shared by ThomasRhettAkins (@thomasrhettakins) on Oct 13, 2019 at 9:42am PDT
“Thank you so much babe for being my rock and for loving me so good. You are my favorite person on the planet,” Rhett gushed to his wife in the caption of one particularly sweet backstage shot. What? We’re not crying; we have allergies.
Anniversary Feels
happy wedding anniversary 7 years ago tonight honey 💛 you are better than my best dream and so is our life with our precious babies🥰 I’m so thankful God gave me you:) can’t wait for the next 70 babe😘 y+m 💛 I love you Thomas Rhett🥰🥰
A post shared by Lauren Akins (@laur_akins) on Oct 12, 2019 at 9:58pm PDT
For their 2019 anniversary, Akins got sentimental with a few throwback photos — including one from their wedding. “You are better than my best dream and so is our life with our precious babies,” she wrote. “I’m so thankful God gave me you. Can’t wait for the next 70 babe.”
Nothing But Net
Last night in Knoxville was one of the most fun shows for many reason. So many people that I love were there, I spent most of my college years hanging out here and end of tour pranks never cease to amaze me! Love you Knoxville! Till next time #VHSTour @spencer_combs
A post shared by ThomasRhettAkins (@thomasrhettakins) on Oct 11, 2019 at 12:28pm PDT
We’re no basketball pros, but this shot should definitely be worth at least 1000 points.
The Family That Tours Together
Ok sorry for the overload of pictures but just had to post a few more from last night
A post shared by ThomasRhettAkins (@thomasrhettakins) on Sep 21, 2019 at 11:45am PDT
We kind of love that not only does Rhett bring his family along with him on tour stops, but he also lets his kids just be kids — even in fancy hotel rooms (which Akins clearly does her best to make feel like home).
Big News
Excited to share that I will now be paying for 3 weddings😂 I feel so blessed to say that our third child is on the way and it’s a girl!! I love you so much @laur_akins. WG and AJ, y’all are gonna be the best big sisters! Bring on the crazy
A post shared by ThomasRhettAkins (@thomasrhettakins) on Jul 23, 2019 at 10:01am PDT
Three times the love, three times the college tuition! Rhett admitted he was both excited and apprehensive about bringing a third daughter into their world.
Making Memories in Montana
M 😍 N T A N A 🌲🐎🎣☀️⛰🌼🌿🐾🌙💚💙
A post shared by Lauren Akins (@laur_akins) on Aug 31, 2019 at 12:55pm PDT
Rhett and Akins kept it low-key while camping with friends in Montana. Which begs the question: Uh, how do we get in on one of these Rhett-Akins hangs?
Love in the Lowcountry
South Carolina
A post shared by ThomasRhettAkins (@thomasrhettakins) on Jul 6, 2019 at 5:43pm PDT
Their love sure looks good in front of the scenic South Carolina salt marshes.
American Dream
Happy 4th of July y’all! This year was one for the books. I hope everyone spent some awesome time with their families! I just got a new camera so I apologize for the overload of photos🕺
A post shared by ThomasRhettAkins (@thomasrhettakins) on Jul 4, 2019 at 8:18pm PDT
Photos of Rhett and Akins Fourth of July festivities are cute enough to make anyone pledge allegiance.
An Attitude of Gratitude
Release day with my honey. Thanks for always being there with me and for me! Couldn’t do any of this without you WG or AJ🙌🏼
A post shared by ThomasRhettAkins (@thomasrhettakins) on May 31, 2019 at 6:30am PDT
Rhett gives credit where credit is due on his release days: his support system at home. “Thanks for always being there with me and for me!” he wrote to his wife. “Couldn’t do any of this without you, WG or AJ.”
Taking Seattle By Storm
Exploring Seattle with @laur_akins
A post shared by ThomasRhettAkins (@thomasrhettakins) on May 16, 2019 at 2:06pm PDT
You can’t fake the kind of joy that’s radiating on these two’s faces! Seattle must have been good to them.
The Skills That Thrill
🏀 skillzzz
A post shared by Lauren Akins (@laur_akins) on Oct 27, 2018 at 7:43pm PDT
Arguably the best part of this video series showing Rhett and his crew playing basketball in the gym is Akins’ sarcastic commentary (and laughter).
Pillow Fort Fun
we built a fort, popped popcorn and watched Tangled (the favorite this week💚) in our new magic quilted room ✨ #littlemagicmoments #theyrejustsosweet😭💕
A post shared by Lauren Akins (@laur_akins) on Aug 29, 2018 at 6:38pm PDT
A home fort, fresh popcorn, Tangled, and snuggles? Sounds like a magic memory in the making.
Throwing It Way Back
| #besties | since today is the Lord’s day I thought it would be appropriate to throw back to our church camp glory days #thirteen #valleyview #abercrombie #choker #prebraces #yikes #yourestillthiscutetomehoney #thanktheLordyougottaller #iwasasasquatch
A post shared by Lauren Akins (@laur_akins) on Apr 26, 2015 at 7:18am PDT
If this photo of Rhett and Akins during their adolescence doesn’t make you smile, nothing will. See also: Akins’ hashtag game is strong.
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