You know, I love me some country music and high up on my list of favorites.

Thomas Rhett, baby.

You know, I've listened to that, die a happy man song, probably about a gazillion times.

Okay, Thomas was born with a passion for music at his very core.

He and his dad, country singer Rhett Ackens, have worked on music together since Thomas

was just a little boy.

His love of music has carried him all the way to where he is right now.

Thomas, his wife Lauren and I have been friendly for years, but recently we've connected

on more than just music.

We're also parents by way of adoption.

Thomas and Lauren brought their beautiful daughter Willa Greyhome nearly seven years ago,

and they've gone on to welcome three more daughters to their family.

Ada James, Lenin Love, and Lily Carolina.

And recording, touring, and parenting, it's kind of tough for Thomas to make space for

much else.

But I did catch up with him for a rare moment of quiet from his home in Nashville, just

as he's getting ready to release his six studio album, Where We Started.

And among the many topics we touched on, where he started, stories that make me appreciate

Thomas and his music, even more.

I'm Hota Kotby.

Welcome to my podcast, Making Space.

All right.

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