Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins Expecting Fifth Child

Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins are expanding their family again, revealing on social media that they are expecting their fifth child. The couple, already parents to four daughters—Willa Gray, Ada James, Lennon Love and Lillie Carolina—shared the news in a short Instagram video, joining a household that has become widely known for its emphasis on family, faith and adoption.

In the clip, Lauren sets up the camera as Thomas strums his guitar and begins singing, then pauses to reveal the message to their followers. The moment unfolds with Thomas singing a portion of his 2018 hit Life Changes, though he adjusted the lyrics to announce the new arrival. “Well, I was wrapping my head around bein’ a dad. A bigger wrench got thrown in the plans we thought we had. Now Laurens showin and got one on the way,” he sings, prompting Lauren to reveal the ultrasound photos and the couple’s growing family. The couple captioned the post, “Here we go again! We’ve got some really excited big sisters in our house. God is so good.” The announcement has been met with widespread congratulations from fans and fellow musicians alike.

The news follows a story of a family deeply rooted in adoption....