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Rhett Akins

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The Resume

    (October 13, 1969- )
    Born in Valdosta, Georgia
    Birth name is Thomas Rhett Akins
    Notable singles include 'What They're Talkin' About,' 'That Ain't My Truck,' 'She Said Yes,' 'I Brake For Brunettes' and 'Drivin' My Life Away'
    Father of country music singer/songwriter Thomas Rhett

Why he might be annoying:

    He dropped out of the University of Georgia after one year of studies.
    His commercial appeal as a singer waned at the turn of the century.
    He is divorced and blames his travelling schedule on the demise of his marriage.
    His cover version of Eddie Rabbitt's 'Drivin' My Life Away' is best remembered for being on the soundtrack for the 1998 movie 'Black Dog.'
    He changed record labels three times, prior to being an independent artist.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He worked for his father's oil distribution company, prior to pursuing a music career.
    He recorded a minor string of successful hits in the mid to late 1990's.
    He, along with Georgia natives Dallas Davidson and Ben Hayslip, are considered 'The Peach Pickers' songwriting trio.
    He and Thomas became the first father/son tandem in country music history to write five songs on the country music Top 10 charts at the same time.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 90.91% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 16 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying