Rhett Akins

Thomas Rhett couldn't be on hand to wish his father a happy birthday in person this year, but he still managed to make the occasion special.

Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren got their two daughters all dressed up for their grandfather Rhett Akins' wedding, and thy shared the adorable results with fans online.

Thomas Rhett is teaming with his longtime manager, Virginia Davis, his father and well-known songwriter Rhett Akins and rapper Jay Z's Roc Nation to create a new Nashville publishing company: Home Team Publishing.

Rhett Akins is about to be a grandfather twice over, and he couldn't be more excited.

Georgia natives Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson and Ben Hayslip — otherwise known as the Peach Pickers — got together with several other artists May 10, 2016 for the third annual Georgia On My Mind concert benefitting the Georgia Music Foundation at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, and raised more than $100,000 for the charity.

Growing up in the spotlight of a parent — and then pursuing the same path — can be tricky. Thomas Rhett knows this all too well.

What do you get when you combine Justin Moore with some very talented songwriters, including Rhett Akins? You get Moore's No. 1 hit, 'Point at You' -- but the song was actually almost recorded by another big country star.

Hit songwriter Bobby Pinson is gathering some of his singing pals to play his weekly acoustic Sing for Your Supper show, which will benefit wounded warriors. Words for Warriors is set to take place on Wednesday, April 11 at Pinson's new Nashville restaurant, Lucy's Country Cafe, which he and his wife (Lucy) opened in early February.

"Deer meat and turkey meat and anything wild is about as good as you can get," Rhett Akins, an avid outdoorsman and hunter, tells Taste of Country when speaking of his wild turkey breast recipe. "The No. 1 main reason this recipe is cool is because you went out and got it yourself...

Later this week, Rhett Akins and his famous pals from the music and hunting world will join forces for his 11th annual charity turkey hunt, Country Goes Huntin'. Like the previous 10 years, the event will consist of a three day turkey hunt (March 22-24) in Dothan, Ala. There, pro hunters will pair with country singers/songwriters for a good time and, more importantly, a great cause.