Thomas Rhett’s always been destined for the stage, and he’s got proof. The singer posted a sweet throwback video on his social media this week, featuring a very young version of himself singing with his dad.
Of course, TR’s dad isn’t just anyone: It’s ‘90s hitmaker and current in-demand songwriter Rhett Akins, who was finding success back in the day with radio hits like “That Ain’t My Truck.”
In the clip, Rhett helps steer a pint-sized Thomas through a rendition of Joe Diffie’s “Third Rock from the Sun,” accompanying his young son on acoustic guitar and helping Thomas sing the lyrics.
Young Thomas’ country swagger is already self-evident: Wearing a cowboy hat and denim button-down shirt, he makes his way through the song almost perfectly, with a little help from his dad on some of the lyrics.
These days, Thomas is busy cranking out hits of his own: He’s set to release not one but two studio albums this year, the first of which, Where We Started, will be out April 1.
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