Author, Podcast Host & Philanthropist; Vice Chair for Love+One International; Adoption Parent & Champion
Lauren Akins Biography
Lauren Akins is an American author, philanthropist, and podcast host, best known as the wife of country music star Thomas Rhett. Born in Madison, Tennessee, she grew up with a deep sense of community and service. She graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2012 with a degree in nursing and initially pursued a career in healthcare before transitioning into full-time motherhood and humanitarian work.
Akins’ relationship with Thomas Rhett began in childhood, blossomed during their teenage years, and rekindled in adulthood. The couple married in 2012 and have four daughters: Willa Gray, Ada James, Lennon Love, and Lillie Carolina. Their journey together has been marked by shared faith, enduring love, and a commitment to service.
In her memoir, "Live in Love: Growing Together Through Life's Changes," Akins offers an intimate look into her life, sharing stories of love, loss, faith, and purpose. She details her childhood friendship with Thomas Rhett, their reconnection as adults, and the challenges of navigating life in the public eye. The book also chronicles her transformative experiences doing mission work in Haiti and Uganda, where she met their first daughter. "Live in Love" provides inspiration for maintaining romance, balancing family and marriage, expressing faith, and living a life of purpose.
Beyond her writing, Akins is a dedicated philanthropist. She serves as vice chair of Love One International, a nonprofit organization that provides medical care and support to children in Uganda. Her commitment to service extends to her family life, where she and Thomas Rhett have made adoption a central part of their story.
Akins’ authenticity, dedication to her family, and faith have resonated with many, making her a beloved figure both in the country music community and beyond.
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Lauren Akins Videos
Announcing: Season Three of the Live In Love Podcast!
Welcome to Season Three of the Live in Love Podcast! On this new season of the podcast, we are sharing conversations all about parenting. Lauren...
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