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Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins Announce Fifth Child in Instagram Video

The reveal coincides with a third week at No. 1 on Country Airplay for 'After All the Bars Are Closed'.

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Overview

  • The couple shared the news on Aug. 26 in a video on Instagram featuring Rhett performing updated lyrics to his 2018 song 'Life Changes'.
  • Lauren Akins appeared beside him and displayed ultrasound images to confirm the pregnancy.
  • Rhett captioned the post, "Here we go again! We’ve got some really excited big sisters in our house. God is so good."
  • Their fifth child will join daughters Willa Gray, 9, Ada James, 8, Lennon Love, 5, and Lillie Carolina, 3.
  • The announcement follows career milestones for Rhett, including a multi-week Country Airplay No. 1, a sold-out Fenway Park show, and tour dates scheduled through October.