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Rhett Akins

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  • Writer
  • Actor
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Rhett Akins was born on 13 October 1969 in Valdosta, Georgia, USA. He is a composer and writer, known for Something to Talk About (1995), Black Dog (1998) and Country Strong (2010).
BornOctober 13, 1969
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Known for

    Julia Roberts, Robert Duvall, Dennis Quaid, Gena Rowlands, Kyra Sedgwick, and Haley Aull in Something to Talk About (1995)
    Something to Talk About
    5.8
    • Soundtrack
    • 1995
    Patrick Swayze in Black Dog (1998)
    Black Dog
    5.5
    • Soundtrack
    • 1998
    Gwyneth Paltrow, Tim McGraw, Leighton Meester, and Garrett Hedlund in Country Strong (2010)
    Country Strong
    6.3
    • Soundtrack
    • 2010
    Kevin James in Home Team (2022)
    Home Team
    6.0
    • Soundtrack
    • 2022

    Credits

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    Composer

    • Brantley Gilbert feat. Lindsay Ell: What Happens in A Small Town
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2019
    • Thomas Rhett: Life Changes (2018)
      Thomas Rhett: Life Changes
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2018
    • Blake Shelton in Blake Shelton: I Lived It (2018)
      Blake Shelton: I Lived It
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2018
    • Dustin Lynch: Small Town Boy (2017)
      Dustin Lynch: Small Town Boy
      6.8
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2017
    • Luke Bryan: Huntin', Fishin' and Lovin' Every Day (2016)
      Luke Bryan: Huntin', Fishin' and Lovin' Every Day
      8.0
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2016
    • Justin Moore: Kinda Don't Care (2016)
      Justin Moore: Kinda Don't Care
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2016
    • Jason Aldean: Tonight Looks Good on You
      Short
      • Composer
      • 2015
    • Blake Shelton in Blake Shelton: Boys 'Round Here feat. Pistol Annies & Friends (2013)
      Blake Shelton: Boys 'Round Here feat. Pistol Annies & Friends
      5.7
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2013
    • Blake Shelton: Honey Bee (2011)
      Blake Shelton: Honey Bee
      7.7
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2011
    • Blake Shelton: Kiss My Country Ass
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2011
    • Blake Shelton: All About Tonight
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2010
    • Joe Nichols in Joe Nichols: Gimmie That Girl (2009)
      Joe Nichols: Gimmie That Girl
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2009

    Writer

    • Justin Moore: Kinda Don't Care (2016)
      Justin Moore: Kinda Don't Care
      Music Video
      • written by
      • 2016
    • Dustin Lynch: Mind Reader
      Music Video
      • writer
      • 2016
    • Justin Moore: Point at You
      Music Video
      • written by
      • 2013

    Actor

    • Nikki Deloach and Kristoffer Polaha in A Grand Ole Opry Christmas (2025)
      A Grand Ole Opry Christmas
      7.7
      TV Movie
      • 2025
    • Tom Sawyer (2000)
      Tom Sawyer
      6.0
      Video
      • Tom Sawyer (voice)
      • 2000

    Personal details

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    • Born
      • October 13, 1969
      • Valdosta, Georgia, USA
    • Spouse
      • Paige Braswell1989 - ? (divorced, 2 children)
    • Other works
      CD: "What Livin's All About" (USP)

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      Ex-member of Grateful Dead.

    FAQ

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    • How old is Rhett Akins?
      55 years old
    • When was Rhett Akins born?
      October 13, 1969
    • Where was Rhett Akins born?
      Valdosta, Georgia, USA
    • What is Rhett Akins's birth name?
      Thomas Rhett Akins
    • What is Rhett Akins known for?
      Something to Talk About, Black Dog, Home Team, and Country Strong

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