Country music star Thomas Rhett and his wife, Lauren Akins, have announced they are expecting their fifth child. The couple shared the joyful news on August 26, 2025, through a heartfelt Instagram video featuring Rhett performing an updated version of his 2018 hit, "Life Changes."
In the video, Lauren sets up the camera and asks Thomas if he's ready. As he begins strumming his guitar, Lauren steps into the frame, revealing her baby bump. Rhett sings:
"Well, I was wrapping my head around being a dad/ A bigger wrench got thrown in the plans we thought we had/ Now Lauren's showing and got one on the way/ Yeah, that's five under 10, hey what can I say? Yeah, life changes, You wake up ain't nothin' the same."
Lauren holds up ultrasound photos, and the couple captioned the post: "Here we go again! We've got some really excited big sisters in our house. God is so good." (countrynow.com)
Thomas and Lauren are already parents to four daughters: Willa Gray (9), Ada James (8), Lennon Love (5), and Lillie Carolina (3). The couple has been open about their desire for a large family. In a 2024 interview, Rhett mentioned, "I think we go back and forth because I've heard a lot of people older than me say so many times like, 'I wish I'd had more kids.'" (countrynow.com)
The announcement has been met with an outpouring of congratulations from fans and fellow musicians. Brantley Gilbert commented, "Congrats man!" while Jordan Davis added, "Let's gooooooooo…congrats y'all." (countryliving.com)
As the family prepares to welcome their newest member, they continue to embrace the "beautiful chaos" of parenthood. Rhett has previously described fatherhood as such, noting, "It's chaos, but it's beautiful chaos." (parade.com)
The couple has not yet revealed the due date or gender of their fifth child.